Can I Change the Reference Values of a Scorecard From Absolute to Relative?

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Accessing the Function
3. Step-by-Step Guide
4. Settings & Options
5. Limitations & Special Notes
6. Tips & Best Practices

Overview

Scorecards give you a clear, compact overview of the development of your key performance indicators (KPIs) on a dashboard. With the Scorecard Display Mode, you can set whether scorecards show the absolute change by default or the percentage (relative) change. No matter which default you select, you can always compare both values quickly: If you hover your mouse over a scorecard, the other value will be shown as additional information.

Accessing the Function

You can find the Scorecard Display Mode option in the dashboard settings. To do this, first open the dashboard you want, then click the Options menu in the top bar. There, select Dashboard Settings. Within this dialog, you'll find the Scorecard Display Mode section, where you can choose your preferred display format.

Step-by-Step Guide

Change the Default Scorecard View on an Existing Dashboard

Step 1: Open the Dashboard

First, open the dashboard in question. Click on the Options menu in the top bar (the three-dot button), then choose Dashboard Settings.

Step 2: Adjust the Option

Scroll to the Scorecard Display Mode section in the dialog that appears. You’ll see a dropdown with the options Absolute and Relative.
- If you select Absolute, scorecards will show the absolute change by default (for example, “Absolute change: +200 €”).
- If you select Relative, the percent change will be shown as default (e.g. “+20%”).

Choose the Default When Creating a New Dashboard

Step 1: Create a Dashboard

When creating a new dashboard, you can set your preferred Scorecard Display Mode right from the start. Just go to the Options menu and select Add Dashboard.

Step 2: Choose the Option

In the Create New Dashboard dialog, you’ll find the Scorecard Display Mode field. Here you can select either Absolute or Relative:
- Absolute: Scorecards show absolute changes by default.
- Relative: Percent change is shown as the default.

Confirm your selection and create the dashboard by clicking Create. The default you choose here will apply to all scorecards on this new dashboard.

Compare Both Values at a Glance – Switch View Temporarily

If you want to quickly see both values without changing the Scorecard Display Mode, just hover your mouse over a scorecard. Next to the standard value, the alternative value will also appear. There’s no need to save any settings, and you can use this for all scorecards.

Settings & Options

In the dashboard settings, you can also choose the dashboard currency. This affects how currency metrics are displayed, but doesn’t impact whether scorecards display absolute or relative values.

Limitations & Special Notes

• Any setting for the Scorecard Display Mode always applies to the entire dashboard and all scorecards it contains.
• Scorecard Display Mode is not available on AMC dashboards and cannot be changed there.
• No matter which mode you choose, you can always see the other value by hovering over the scorecard.
• By default, scorecards use “Absolute” view unless you change it.

Tips & Best Practices

• Use Relative values as your standard if you want to compare trends regardless of the actual numbers, e.g. between different accounts or marketplaces.
• Use Absolute values if the actual value difference matters most to you – for example, for budget decisions or when you need to assess total volume.
• It’s best to choose your preferred mode when creating a new dashboard to avoid changes later.
• Use the hover effect to see both key figures at once whenever you need, without having to switch your standard view.