The Invisible Tooltip Trick: How to Hide SVG and URL Tooltips in Power BI Tables

Video by: Reid Havens

Power BI insists on showing raw SVG or URL text when you hover over icons in tables, which makes everything look like a crime scene. This quick technique uses a tiny, blank report-page tooltip to override Power BI’s default behavior, effectively “disabling” tooltips for SVGs and URLs without breaking interactivity. It’s fast, reliable, and doesn’t require DAX sorcery or custom visuals.

Posted on December 2, 2025 and filed under Power BI, Reporting.