Analytics Extended Metadata (XMD) Reference

Extended Metadata (XMD) Overview
Basic Structure of the XMD JSON File
Configure the XMD for a Dataset
Format Dataset Fields and Field Values with XMD
Change Display Labels for Dataset Fields and Values
Hide Dataset Fields from the Explorer and Dashboard Designer
Format Measures
Multiply Measures by a Fixed Amount
Change the Label for the Row Count Measure
Change Chart Colors for Dimension Values
Add Actions to Dimensions
Change the Default Fields for a Values Table
Extended Metadata (XMD) Reference
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Change Display Labels for Dataset Fields and Values

You can change the field labels for dimensions, derived dimensions, measures, and derived measures. You can’t change date field labels. You can also change the display labels for values in dimension and derived dimensions. The label doesn’t change the underlying data stored in the dataset or the API names of the fields. The change only affects the appearance in the UI.

This chart shows the field names and values as they are stored in the dataset. The chart shows the field names and values as they are stored in the dataset.

The bold text in this XMD snippet shows how to change the labels for the field and its values.
Here’s how it looks in the chart.The chart shows the new display labels for the field name and values.

Applying labels to dimension values doesn’t affect their sort order. For example, legends and groupings are sorted alphanumerically based on dimension values, not labels.

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