How to customize color, format, and decimal places of composite indicators on the dashboard
A composite indicator is a dashboard indicator that crosses two or more variables to generate a result — like an approval rate or a ratio — instead of displaying a single value straight from a field. In Jestor, this type of indicator now gets the same styling options as the simple indicator: format, decimal places, and conditional color.
What changes in the composite indicator
Before, the composite indicator was visually limited: no color, no control over decimal places, and no highlight when the result fell outside the target. This made quick reading difficult on dashboards packed with information.
- Format: percentage, currency, or abbreviated number, depending on the data.
- Decimal places: control how many digits appear in the result.
- Conditional color: changes automatically as the result crosses a threshold.
- Font and title highlight: adjustable, just like on the simple indicator.
| Style option | What it enables | Example use |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Percentage, currency, or abbreviated number | Conversion rate in % |
| Decimal places | Control digits after the decimal point | Average ticket with 2 decimal places |
| Conditional color | Changes as the result crosses the target | Green ≥ target, red below |
How to configure the style of a composite indicator in Jestor
Inside the indicator's edit view, open the style tab to access the same options already available on the simple indicator:
- Choose the format: percentage, currency, or abbreviated number, depending on the calculation type.
- Set the decimal places: how many digits appear after the decimal point.
- Configure conditional color: for the value and the background, based on a reference value.
- Adjust font and title highlight: to visually differentiate indicators on a busy panel.
How to configure it in Jestor: open the composite indicator, go to the style tab, and apply format, decimal places, and a conditional color rule — the classic indicator model is still available, it just gained these extra options.
Why choose Jestor for dashboards with composite indicators?
Jestor treats simple and composite indicators with the same styling engine, so any visual adjustment applied to one can be replicated on the other without reconfiguring from scratch. This keeps visual consistency even on panels with dozens of different indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What differentiates a composite indicator from a simple one? The composite crosses more than one variable to generate a calculation, such as a rate or ratio; the simple one displays a value straight from a field.
Can I apply conditional color to a composite indicator? Yes, to both the value and the background, based on a reference value you define.
Did the classic composite indicator model stop existing? No. It's still available and it also received the style upgrades.
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