Top Five Visual Changes in the December 2023 Update

🎨The transparency feature allows you to add transparency to data bars and columns, creating a visually appealing effect.

🖼️Borders offer additional customization options, allowing you to add borders to your visual elements and match the color and width to your preference.

💬Data labels have become more powerful, allowing you to display additional information such as titles and multiple fields, making your visuals more informative.

🔢The ability to customize the spacing between items and series gives you more control over the layout of your visualizations, allowing you to create a more organized and visually appealing report.

🗺️The new map clustering feature helps manage large datasets by automatically clustering points, making it easier to visualize and analyze data on a map.

How do I add transparency to data bars and columns?

—To add transparency, select the data bars or columns and open the format options. Under the transparency section, you can adjust the level of transparency and create unique visual effects.

Can I customize the borders in my visuals?

—Yes, you can customize borders by selecting the visual element and going to the format options. From there, you can choose the border color, width, and even round the corners for a polished look.

What additional information can I display with data labels?

—Data labels now allow you to display titles and multiple fields, giving you the flexibility to show more context and details in your visualizations.

How can I adjust the spacing between items and series?

—To adjust spacing, go to the layout options and modify the space between items and series. This feature allows you to create a more organized and visually pleasing layout for your reports.

How does map clustering help manage large datasets?

—Map clustering automatically groups points together when the density increases, making it easier to view and analyze large datasets without overcrowding the map.

00:00In this video, Greg Trec introduces the top five visual changes from the December 2023 update.

03:23Greg demonstrates the transparency feature, allowing users to add transparency to data bars and columns, creating visually appealing effects.

05:52The addition of borders to visuals provides more customization options, allowing users to match border color and width to their preferences.

07:22Data labels have become more powerful, enabling users to display additional information such as titles and multiple fields in their visualizations.

09:27Users can now adjust the spacing between items and series, giving them more control over the layout and visual appeal of their reports.

10:55Map clustering is introduced as a feature that automatically groups points on a map, making it easier to visualize and analyze large datasets.

11:32Greg concludes the video by sharing his excitement about these visual changes and encourages viewers to try them out.