Table and matrix

Per the Choosing the visual section earlier in this chapter, table and matrix visuals are good for looking up individual values and for displaying precise values. For example, all seven digits of the value $7,847,292 would be displayed on a table or matrix visual but this same value would likely need to be rounded to $7.8M in a column or line chart to maintain readability.

Table and matrix visuals support the same Display units and Value decimal places formatting properties as other visuals. In the following example from a table visual, both measures have been formatted to display their values in terms of millions with one decimal place:

Display Units and Decimal Places for Table and Matrix Visuals

Per the preceding example, ...

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