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KB45328: The formatting of negative values inside dynamic text boxes display between brackets instead of with a negative sign as formatted previously for that metric in MicroStrategy Web 9.X


Stefan Zepeda

Salesforce Solutions Architect • Strategy


The formatting of negative values inside dynamic text boxes display between brackets instead of with a negative sign as formatted previously for that metric in MicroStrategy Web 9.X

SYMPTOM:
 
Users that format negative values in metrics inside a grid to be shown with a negative sign in front of them notice that the dynamic text for the same metric will show those values between brackets instead:
 

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CAUSE:
 
This is working as designed as it's a default behaviour.
 
ACTION:
 
In order to show the values in the text box without brackets, and with a negative sign in front, right click on it and select Properties and Formatting:
 

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Published:

July 18, 2017

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July 18, 2017