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jeamps01
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Color Code Text Values in Matrix

Is there a way that I can color code the values based on an "If Text contains" logic. Values in Matrix are in a text format.

 

For example, FLLFP would show up green in both columns and MIALL yellow in both columns, etc.

 

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v-luwang-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @jeamps01 ,

See the below sample:

base data:

vluwangmsft_0-1637633139427.png

Color measure:

COLOR = VAR TEST1=LEFT(MAX('Table'[value]),4)  RETURN IF(TEST1="FLLF","Green",IF(TEST1="MALL","Yellow",BLANK()))

Then:

vluwangmsft_1-1637633190812.png

vluwangmsft_2-1637633248563.png

 

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Best Regards

Lucien

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v-luwang-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @jeamps01 ,

See the below sample:

base data:

vluwangmsft_0-1637633139427.png

Color measure:

COLOR = VAR TEST1=LEFT(MAX('Table'[value]),4)  RETURN IF(TEST1="FLLF","Green",IF(TEST1="MALL","Yellow",BLANK()))

Then:

vluwangmsft_1-1637633190812.png

vluwangmsft_2-1637633248563.png

 

Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution!


Best Regards

Lucien

speedramps
Super User
Super User

mycolour =
STRING(True(),
CONTAINSSTRING(tablename.fieldname, "FLLFP"), "green",
CONTAINSSTRING(tablename.fieldname, "MIALL"), "yellow",
BLANK()
)

Then in the matrix right click on Values > Conditional formating >  Backgground colour >
Format style = Field value

Based on = mycolour 

Thank you Speedramps. This doesn't work for some reason. STRING isn't a valid formula. I have SWITCH or SELECTEDMEASURESTRING as possible options.

 

Also my field name "Name + RGI" does not show up as a possible selection option for either of these formulas. I only see that Measures show up as possible options.

 

jeamps01_0-1637513389066.png

 

 

Sorry, for the autotext correction mistake.

Yes SWITCH should have been STRING !

😀

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