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Revert Workspace Object list UI

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Stuart Leigh on 13 Apr 2023 14:52:23

The changes made in April 2023 update to the Service has seen the Workspace Object List a list of black and white text, and simple black and white icons for all objects.


This has made it very difficult for user experience (UX) to find what they are looking for almost hiding objects.


The previous version before the update had:

  • different colours to distinguish different object types - This was a very quick indictor of the object and worked really well
  • a tab for Content only or all object types - This was great for most users that only want to consume reports and will never work with Dataset etc.
  • Filters that stayed on even if you leave the page and return - the new filter resets everytime you leave the page and have to filter again and again


Im not asking for a revert exactly but a better UX in finding content you're interesting in very quickly in Workspaces (no just by filtering), the current simple black and white text and icons is not enough for most users, even as an advanced user im wasting time looking for things that was previously very quick to identify


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R T on 13 Apr 2023 19:02:40

RE: Revert Workspace Object list UI

Agreed! More discussion in this thread: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/Thoughts-on-the-PBI-Service-s-New-Look/td-p/3186581

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Chantelle Van Dalen on 13 Apr 2023 18:40:25

RE: Revert Workspace Object list UI

I have this new look and find it very difficult to work with. As a report creator, I rarely need to open the reports in the workspace and I found the tab at the top "Datasets + dataflows" extremely helpful. With the new look, it is no longer available. Additionally, the lack of colour to differentiate the types of content is frustrating. I relied heavily on the coloured icons.