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Using KPIs
Use a key performance indicator (KPI) to visualize a comparison between a key value and its target value.
A KPI displays a value comparison, the two values being compared, and a visual that provides context to the data that's displayed. You can choose from a set of predesigned layouts to suit your business needs. The following image shows an example of a KPI visual that uses a sparkline.
The icon for a KPI is as follows.
KPI features
To understand the features supported by the KPI visual type in Amazon QuickSight, use the following table.
| Feature | Supported? | Comments | For more information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changing the title display | Yes | Titles and subtitles on visual types in QuickSight in QuickSight | |
| Removing the title | Yes | You can choose not to display a title. | |
| Changing comparison method | Yes | By default, Amazon QuickSight automatically chooses a method. The settings are auto, difference, percent, and difference as percent. | |
| Changing the primary value displayed | Yes | You can choose comparison (default) or actual. | |
| Displaying or removing the progress bar | Yes | You can format the visual to either display (default) or not display a progress bar. |
For more information on KPI formatting options, see KPI options.
Creating a KPI
Use the following procedure to create a KPI.
To create a KPI
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Create a new analysis for your dataset.
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In the Visual types pane, choose the KPI icon.
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From the Fields list pane, drag the fields that you want to use to the appropriate field wells. You must use measure fields as indicated by the target field well. If you choose to use a dimension field as a measure, the Count aggregate function is automatically applied to it to create a numeric value.
To create a KPI, drag a measure to the Value field well. To compare that value to a target value, drag a different measure to the Target value field well.
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(Optional) Choose formatting options by selecting the on-visual menu at the upper-right corner of the visual, then choosing Format visual.
Changing a KPI's layout
Use the following procedure to change the layout for a KPI.
To change the layout of a KPI
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Navigate to the KPI visual that you want to change and choose KPI layouts.
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In the KPI Layouts pane, choose the KPI layout that you want to use.
The following image shows the KPI Layouts menu.
