# 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](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/5.-conditional-formatting/one-click-options). Refer to the [Create Rule](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/5.-conditional-formatting/create-rule-reporting-matrix) 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'.

We've already covered some of the options in the [Color scales](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/5.-conditional-formatting/create-rule-reporting-matrix/color-scales) section. Let's look at the customization options specific to action dots. #### 1. Custom color ranges You can create custom color schemes based on percentages or actual values. Click the

icon to reverse the color order. Click

to restore default values. Click the **Add range** option to add additional ranges. Use the

icon to remove a particular range.

#### 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.

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

#### 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.