In all page layouts, you can add dynamic text that is based on the measures in the
dataset. Dynamic text is updated when the dataset is refreshed.
- In the Compose room, select the page to add dynamic text to.
- Select the text element and position the pointer where you want to insert dynamic text.
You can also highlight existing text you want to change to dynamic text.
- On the TEXT PROPERTIES panel, select the Add or Edit
Dynamic Text
icon.
- In the New Formula dialog, enter a name for the formula.
- Double-click the measures and functions you want to add to the
Formula syntax box.
You cannot create dynamic text objects based on dimensions.
- Enter the parameters for the function and associated information, based on the function
task.
You must enter the names of columns used in the formula. After you enter the first letter,
if the application can match an existing name to the letter, it displays the
name.
- If you are inputting calendar information, select the Select a Date
button at the bottom of the functions list to use the date picker.
- Select OK to apply the formula.
You cannot add both dynamic text and a hyperlink to the same text.
The dynamic text element is added to the text object and will be updated each time the
dataset is refreshed.