Measure display name and precision

You can change the display name and/or the number of decimal places displayed for any measure. These settings will override the dataset settings.

Note: In general, data should be presented with an appropriate level of precision supported by the actual data to avoid confusion and provide meaningful information to users. 

To change the precision (in explore mode)

In a grid, place your cursor on the column for which you want to change precision—this can be a subcolumn (This, Last, % Change, etc.) or a main measure column to change all underlying columns. The subcolumn precision will override main column precision if both are selected. Click the menu icon . On the menu, select Decimal Places. In the pop-up window, select the number of decimal places to display or choose Default to use the default dataset precision. Click OK.

 

To change the measure name or precision

1. Use one of the following methods to access the Measures area:
   In any mode: Click the  button at the top of the widget. In the pop-up menu, click Edit Measures.
   In explore mode: Click the Measures area of the toolkit.

2. Add measures to the widget if you haven't already. 

3. In the right pane, place the cursor over the measure.

4. Click the  icon.

5. Optionally, enter the number of decimal places to display.

6. Optionally, enter a display name

7. Click OK.

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