# Conditional formatting types

You can apply several conditional formatting types in your Analyzer report.

| Indicator Type | Description                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Color scale    | The background cell color will be shaded according to the value of the cell relative to the highest and lowest recorded values in that measure. There are several color progressions to choose from. |
| Data bar       | The cell background is partially filled with a solid color proportional to the scale of the cell's value relative to the highest and lowest recorded values in that measure.                         |
| Trend arrow    | An upward or downward arrow is displayed to the right of the cell value depending on whether it contains a positive or negative value.                                                               |


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