Want to make your data pop in Looker Studio? Conditional formatting is your go-to tool! Conditional formatting lets you highlight important trends and changes by automatically applying colors, icons, or styles to your metrics based on certain conditions. Whether you’re tracking performance, flagging issues, or just making your reports more engaging, conditional formatting helps key insights jump off the page. In this quick guide, we’ll show you how to apply conditional formatting in Looker Studio to make your data more dynamic and visually appealing!
How to Apply Conditional Formatting in Looker Studio:
Select the Scorecard or Table you would like to format
Navigate to the "STYLE" column from the right-hand-side
Under "Conditional Formatting", click on the "Add" button
Create a Rule and save!
Frequently Asked Questions on Applying Conditional Formatting in Looker Studio
What can I change with conditional formatting?
You can customize:
Text colors
Background colors
Icons and symbols
Text styles (bold, italic)
The changes appear when your data meets specific conditions.
How many formatting rules can I add to one element?
You can add as many rules as you need. Remember:
Rules apply in order from top to bottom
Later rules can override earlier ones
You can drag rules to change their order
Can I use formulas in my formatting rules?
Yes! you can use regular expressions:
Select "REGEX" under the Select a condotion option
Write your custom formula
Test it with different values to ensure it works as expected
How do color scales work in conditional formatting?
Color scales automatically create a gradient based on your data:
Choose your minimum and maximum colors
Looker Studio creates smooth transitions between them
Perfect for showing data ranges like sales performance or temperatures
Can I format calculated fields?
Yes! Calculated fields work just like regular fields:
Apply any conditional formatting you want
Rules update automatically when calculations change
Great for highlighting important results
How do I manage existing formatting rules?
Find all your rules in the Style tab under "Conditional formatting":
Click the pencil to edit
Click the trash can to delete
Drag to reorder rules
What happens when data doesn't meet any conditions?
The element keeps its default formatting when no conditions are met. You can:
Set a default style in the regular formatting options
Create a catch-all condition that applies to everything else
Leave it as-is for a clean look
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