Easy Tech TutsHow to Remove the K or M Suffix From Numbers in Power BI Easily 2026
By Impran M N
When your dashboard rounds a precise total down to a vague K or M abbreviation, executives lose the exact figures they need. This guide shows how to override Power BI's automatic display unit rounding on cards, charts, and tables so your numbers show in full. You'll also learn how to control decimal precision once the raw values are visible.
01Select your visual
Click directly on the Card, Line Chart, or Bar Chart visual whose numbers you want to adjust.
02Find the display unit setting
For cards, expand the Callout value section; for charts, expand Data labels and look for the Values formatting container.
03Switch display units to None
Open the Display units dropdown, which defaults to Auto, and select None instead.
04Set decimal precision
Scroll to the Value decimal places box and set it to 0 for a clean whole number, or adjust as needed for your reporting standard.
05Verify the change
Click surrounding slicers to confirm the full, un-truncated numbers still fit cleanly within your card and chart widths.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Power BI show K or M instead of full numbers by default?
The Display units setting defaults to Auto, which automatically abbreviates large numbers for compact readability unless manually overridden.
Do I need to change this setting on every visual separately?
Yes, display unit settings are configured independently per visual, so you'll need to update each card or chart individually.
Will removing the suffix affect my underlying data values?
No, this only changes the visual formatting and does not modify your actual data values or calculations.
Can I still round to a specific number of decimals after removing K or M?
Yes, the Value decimal places setting lets you control precision independently once display units are set to None.
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