# Gantt: Data label settings
In this section, we'll explore data label customizations for Gantt charts.
#### 1. Enable data label
Data labels will be displayed against the progress bars only when this toggle is enabled.
Enable data label for Gantt
#### 2. Position
Set the position of the data label with respect to the progress bar.
Outside left
Outside right
Inside left
Inside center
Inside right
#### 3. Based on
The data label can display the completion status of each task or the start/end dates. You can also choose to display the resource assigned to the task or the milestone date as the data label. Generally, the percentage of completion is shown.
Data label based on end date
Data label based on resource name
#### 4. Font
Set the font style, color, and size of the data labels.
Font customization
#### 5. Background
Set a custom background color or disable the toggle if you do not want a background for the data labels.
Data label background
#### 6. Contrast color
When you enable the contrast color toggle, Analytics+ will set a font color that has maximum visibility against the chosen background.
Contrast color
#### 7. Offset
Refine the position of your data labels by adjusting the x and y offset values.
