How to show data label values in Cognos 11

Question

I am using Cognos 11 to build a report. I am using a bar graph and I am trying to show actual values on top of each bar. Below is a picture of the graph I am trying to create. The writing in red is what I ultimately want to show for all bars.

I have tried everything but cant seem to find out how to do this. I think cognos 11 just may not support it. Any ideas or suggestions on how to show each bars values specific number in Cognos?

Answer 1

It depends on some factors:

• What class of visualization are you using? (11.1, 11.0, legacy, charts)
• What kind of visualization is that? (I assume clustered column)

Here are a couple examples to get you started.

For 11.1, clustered column:

1. Select the visualization.
2. Change the Show value labels property to Yes.

For charts, clustered column:

1. Select the visualization.
2. Click Select a chart object and select Bar.
3. Set the Show values properties by clicking on the ellipsis.