# Field value

You can assign fields from your dataset and apply conditional formatting based on the specified color. Let's consider a Benchmark dataset - each benchmark is represented by a designated color which is part of the source data.

<figure><img src="/files/yjG0IyxUf1eo5AmT6ONX" alt=""><figcaption><p>Dataset with colors assigned</p></figcaption></figure>

Let's look at how to setup conditional formatting based on a field from your data source.

Assign the text column containing the color scheme to the Writeback Matrix visual. You'll see a **Field value** option in the **Format by** dropdown.

Select the text field that will be used to assign colors from the **Based on** dropdown.

<figure><img src="/files/LvloRnNONHydImZBZbu8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select the field that will be used to drive the color scheme</p></figcaption></figure>

**Format font color**

The font color for the Actuals measure is changed based on the Benchmark indentifier text field. To apply conditioinal formatting on the font color, select the **Font** option from the **Color for** dropdown.

<figure><img src="/files/pDbsu9ymiLdCHK1sdTbY" alt=""><figcaption><p>Set the font color from the data source</p></figcaption></figure>

**Format background color**

To change the cell background color select **Background** from the **Color for** dropdown.

<figure><img src="/files/z2xSP8qNMBncDhpVOpkR" alt=""><figcaption><p>Apply cell background color from a source field</p></figcaption></figure>

**Using Auto font color**

When the **Auto font color** option is checked, Inforiver assigns a font color which will have maximum visibility against the backgroun color.

Uncheck this option to assign a custom font color from the **Format** menu.

<figure><img src="/files/knjpaUkR8MKgLSaI9L06" alt=""><figcaption><p>Custom font color</p></figcaption></figure>


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