Parameters for chart labels

This topic provides the required parameters for labels in charts.

References to colors are in the format rc(n,n). The numbers in parentheses are references to the rows and columns of the Colors of icBI Colors style sheet. In on-premises environments only, the style sheet is delivered with the Samples application. In the Application Studio report catalog, browse to Reports > Extras > in-context BI Chart Templates.

Font parameters

Specify these values on the Font tab of the Format Data Labels dialog box.

Parameter Value
Font Arial/Helvetica
Font style Regular
Size 8pt
Color rc(1,4)

If the Samples application is not available, the equivalent RGB and Hex values for the color parameter are 92,92,92 and #5c5c5c respectively.

Number parameters

Specify these values on the Number tab of the Format Data Labels dialog box.

Parameter Value
Number format Standard.

But, for values higher than 1000, we recommend a format such as #.###0 or #,##0.00.

Alignment

Specify these values on the Alignment tab of the Format Data Labels dialog box.

Parameter Value
Horizontal alignment Center
Vertical alignment Center
Orientation Horizontal. But, on the x-axis, if 5 or more values are displayed, select the vertical option with text written from bottom top.
Position Outside end