Applying Format Attributes to Dimension Elements

The Format attribute is a special type of element attribute that determines how data is displayed. Format attributes can be applied to dimension elements.

Procedure

  1. In the Tree pane of the Server Explorer, select the dimension containing the elements to which you want to apply attributes.
  2. Click Dimension, Edit Element Attributes.

    The Attributes Editor opens. The Attributes Editor is a grid, with each cell at an intersection of an element name and an attribute name. To apply a format, you must select a cell at the intersection of an element name and the Format attribute.

  3. Select the cell(s) to which you want to apply a format.
    • To select multiple adjacent cells, click and drag across the cells.
    • To select multiple non-adjacent cells, hold down CTRL and click each cell.
    • To select all cells, click the Format column label.
  4. Click the Format button.

    The Number Format dialog box opens.

  5. Select a format from the category list.
  6. If necessary, specify a precision or style.
  7. Click OK to close the Number Format dialog box.
  8. Click OK in the Attribute Editor to set the Format attributes.