# Action dots

In this section, we'll explore conditional formatting with action dots. You can either create a new rule as shown here or edit the action dots inserted using the one-click option explained [here](/working-with-inforiver/5.-conditional-formatting/one-click-options.md).

Refer to the [Create Rule](/working-with-inforiver/5.-conditional-formatting/create-rule-reporting-matrix.md) section to get started. Once the rule is created and you can see the Conditional Formatting side panel, follow the steps below.

Select 'Action Dots' in the **Color scale for** dropdown. **Format by** should be set to 'Color Scale'.

<figure><img src="/files/GhKL1AAuDvwZoLbfQiBQ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Conditional formatting with action dots </p></figcaption></figure>

We've already covered some of the options in the [Color scales](/working-with-inforiver/5.-conditional-formatting/create-rule-reporting-matrix/color-scales.md) section. Let's look at the customization options specific to action dots.&#x20;

#### 1. Custom color ranges

You can create custom color schemes based on percentages or actual values. Click the <img src="/files/m4oTaH6zZkDAKBtWfYAE" alt="" data-size="line">icon to reverse the color order. Click <img src="/files/s5Kf2H8LmyD7a0VVfzeH" alt="" data-size="line">to restore default values. Click the **Add range** option to add additional ranges. Use the <img src="/files/IBePdJBpcq3I5nchGFwy" alt="" data-size="line">icon to remove a particular range.

<div><figure><img src="/files/9cPiGOqhGROeAtNJiqbJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Action dots based on percentages</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/CMMZjMbBkj2z9pYvSG0v" alt=""><figcaption><p>Action dots based on values</p></figcaption></figure></div>

#### 2. Single icon

You can choose to display only one dot for a range of values by selecting this option. Notice how only one action dot is rendered in the categories highlighted when the Single Icon option is enabled.

<div><figure><img src="/files/C14ORZQ9cIJGKSRunm3z" alt=""><figcaption><p>Single icon enabled</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/Xv8PeAJpf6lnKl739YNT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Single icon disabled</p></figcaption></figure></div>

#### 3. Hide value

Check the **Hide value** checkbox to see only the action dots - the values are hidden.

<figure><img src="/files/1OIPP9wKv28MpAHUgAkt" alt=""><figcaption><p>Hide value</p></figcaption></figure>

#### 4. Middle percentage

The number of action dots rendered for a particular range will change based on the middle value. We've set the Middle Percentage to 70 - notice how we have more green dots and fewer red dots.

<figure><img src="/files/Bh9f60C1xameNQgwwd2O" alt=""><figcaption><p>Middle percentage</p></figcaption></figure>


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