Customize the format of data in a data graphic

Use the Data Format dialog box to customize the format of data for shapes that have a data graphic applied. You can change the data formats for text items and data bar items. For example, you can control the number of decimal places, choose a currency format, or choose a date format.

What is a data graphic?

A data graphic is a set of enhancements that you can apply to shapes to show data that the shapes contain. A data graphic presents your data as a combination of textual and visual elements, such as flags and progress bars.

1. In the Data Graphics task pane, right-click the data graphic that you want to change, and then click Edit Data Graphic.

2. In the Edit Data Graphic dialog box, do one of the following:

   • To create a new data item, click the New Item arrow, and then click either Text or Data Bar.

   • To edit an existing data item, click the item that you want to change, and then click Edit Item.

3. In the dialog box for the item that you chose, under Details, click Value Format.

4. In the Value Format box, click the ellipses (...).

5. In the Data Format dialog box, under Category, click the category that you want to customize, and then choose the options for that category.

   Note: The options change depending on the selected category.

Tip: To change the format of the text in your data graphic, select the element of the data graphic that contains the text and then select new font formats such as font style, size, and color.