Highlight Exceptions Automatically

IBM® Cognos® PowerPlay® can automatically highlight exceptional values within new data. Exceptions stand out in a report or crosstab and call attention to their values.

PowerPlay considers a value exceptional if it is significantly higher or lower than the value expected compared to its row and column totals. By default, automatic highlighting shows low values in a bold red font and high values in a bold green font.

Before you begin

In the Enhanced interface, the exception highlighting button is not on the PowerPlay toolbar by default. To add the exception highlighting button to the PowerPlay toolbar, contact your administrator.

Procedure

Click the automatic exception highlighting button.