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Custom Date Formatting within Charts

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Written by Gary Ditsch
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Summary

The Custom Date Formatting feature in version 2.0 allows you to override default date labels in your charts. Using D3 time formatting, you can adjust how dates appear to better match your reporting needs and visual style.

Capabilities

  • Override the default date labels in your charts.

  • Apply D3 time formatting to customize how dates display.

  • Show full month names, abbreviated months, or numeric months.

  • Add or remove year values in labels.

  • Insert separators (e.g., commas, spaces, parentheses) for clarity.

  • Dynamically adjust labels without affecting chart data.

Benefits

  • Improved readability – Make date labels shorter and easier to understand.

  • Flexible customization – Match date formats to your company’s style guide or personal preference.

  • Professional presentation – Create clean, polished labels that enhance chart visuals.

  • Time-saving adjustments – Quickly edit labels without needing to alter underlying data.

  • Consistent reporting – Ensure charts across different reports use the same date style.

Tip: Use the link provided in the style menu to access D3 time formatting documentation for more advanced customization options.

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