Adding graphics to Story Report

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to add graphics to an SAP SuccessFactors Story Report.

Image, Shape, and Text Widgets

You can add images, shapes, and text to a canvas page.

Using Images, Shapes, and Text Video Tutorial

Image, Shape, and Text Widget Configuration

Images

To add an image, complete the following steps.

Screenshot of the Equal Employment opportunity Report. The EOP headcount is highlighted.
  1. From the Insert menu on the toolbar, choose + (Add)→Image.
  2. On the Builder panel, select +Add Image or (Upload Image).
  3. Search for an image on your computer and select Open.

    The image is added to the Image Library.

    Note

    You can delete an image in the library by selecting the image and then selecting Delete Image.
  4. From the Image Library, select the image you want to use.
  5. On the styling panel, select the styling options for your image.

Shapes

Story Reporting also includes some standard shapes or pictograms that can easily be added to the canvas.

Choose a shape to insert.

To add the shape, complete the following steps.

  1. From the Insert menu on the toolbar, choose + (Add)→Shape.
  2. Select the image you want to use and click Insert.

Text

You can add descriptive text to your canvas. You can use static or dynamic text.

Screenshot of the Equal Employment opportunity Report. The EOP headcount is highlighted.
  1. From the Insert menu on the toolbar, choose + (Add)→Text.
  2. Add the text you wish to include to the text box.
  3. On the styling panel, select the styling options for your text.

Dynamic Text

You can add dynamic text to a text box from the formatting panel. Dynamic text automatically updates the text based on either the values from the source input control or filter, or any filters applied to dimensions.

To add dynamic text, complete the following steps.

  1. Select a text box on the canvas.
  2. From the More Actions menu, select Add Dynamic Text.
  3. In the Insert Dynamic Text dialog, select the checkbox for the object you want to use as the source for your dynamic text.
  4. Select Create.

Interaction: Add Text to a Report

Business Example

In this exercise, you will add a title and some text to your report.

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Summary

  • You can add images, shapes, and text to a story canvas to make reports more descriptive and visually appealing.
  • The Insert menu on the toolbar provides the options to add images, pictograms, and text boxes to the page.
  • Dynamic text automatically updates its content based on values from source input controls or applied filters.
  • The Styling panel allows you to customize the appearance of images, shapes, and text after they are added.
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