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Number Format in Matrix: Column Header
I have a numberic field that contains counter data. Data that is a count of things and the values in that field are all whole numbers (1-12).
In some of the visualizations, that data is depicted as an average of that data and of course is sliced in many ways. As such, the values I wish to see displayed is 1.26, 3.78, etc., for example on a filled map.
But, in a matrix visual, if I use that field as column headers, I would want to see only the whole number - no decimal.
So, here's my comment and question, I cannot change the decimal/number display in the matrix column header, so, I have the Counter field set to whole number and 0 decimal places. I can manually set the decimals in most (but not all) visualztions. But, If I use the map, and drop the average of the counter as a tooltip, it shows as a whole number (3 and 3.48).
Am I correct that I cannot change the number display format everywhere - and specifically in these 2 places?
Hi comish4lif2
I believe you can solve this by creating explicit measure(s) with the number format set appropriately,
- Specify the number format for the numeric column itself, which will be applied whenever that column is used on the axis of a visual, such as a matrix column header (I believe you have already done this)
- Creating explicit measure for any aggregations of that column, such as
Average of Column = AVERAGE ( Table[Column] )
and specify an appropriate number format for the measure, such as 2 decimal places.
This way, you should be able to avoid having to use visual-level settings to override the number format (certainly for built-in visuals).
Regards,
Owen
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Hi comish4lif2
I believe you can solve this by creating explicit measure(s) with the number format set appropriately,
- Specify the number format for the numeric column itself, which will be applied whenever that column is used on the axis of a visual, such as a matrix column header (I believe you have already done this)
- Creating explicit measure for any aggregations of that column, such as
Average of Column = AVERAGE ( Table[Column] )
and specify an appropriate number format for the measure, such as 2 decimal places.
This way, you should be able to avoid having to use visual-level settings to override the number format (certainly for built-in visuals).
Regards,
Owen