Where the Gauge visual uses the circular arc to show the current progress, the KPI visual takes a more explicit approach and just shows the value in plain text, along with the goal. The only real visual elements that are in play with this visual occur when the indicator value is lower than the goal and the text is shown in red, and when it has surpassed the goal and the text is in green. This is definitely one of the more direct visuals and perfectly exemplifies what we want for a KPI.
Let's look at, setting up the visual:
- Ensure that no other visual is selected, and bring in the KPI visual, and move it as you see fit.
- For the Indicator section, go ahead and select the Total Sales measure.
- Next, choose the Prior Year Sales ...
