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I decided to explore HTML visuals in Power BI over the weekend with help from Claude , and the result was this interactive sales dashboard. From dynamic KPI cards to custom-styled charts and responsive layouts, HTML opens up a whole new level of design flexibility inside Power BI. It...

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