Format Currency Symbols Using Culture Settings in Bold Reports

Configuring currency symbols in Bold Reports ensures that financial data is presented accurately and aligns with regional preferences, enhancing report clarity for diverse audiences.

For example, a multinational company generating sales reports for stakeholders in the U.S., France, and Japan can use the Format dialog to apply appropriate currency symbols (e.g., $, €, or ¥) based on regional culture settings

Steps to Configure Currency Symbols

Step 1. Access the Format Dialog

1. Locate the report item where the currency needs to be formatted (e.g., a currency textbox).
2. Open the Properties panel by clicking the Settings icon.
3. Under the Basic Settings section, locate the Format option.
4. Click on the three dots (...) on the right side of the format textbox.
   

Step 2. Modify Format Settings

1. In the format dialog:
   • Set the Type to Currency.
   • Specify the number of decimal places based on your preferences.
   • Use the Currency Culture dropdown to select a preferred culture option. For example: English (United States) for the $ symbol.
     

Step 3. Adjust Other Currency Properties

• Customize additional currency-related properties as needed in the Format dialog. Once all changes are made, click OK to save.
  
  

Step 4. Preview

• After saving, preview the report to confirm that the currency symbol and other settings are applied correctly according to the selected region.
  
  

Additional Notes

1. Currency Culture Dropdown: The dropdown options dynamically adjust the currency symbol and formatting based on the selected culture. You can also use the search bar to find your preferred currency culture.
2. Regional Currency Examples:

• French (France)
  
  
• Japanese (Japan)
  
  
• Korean (North Korea)
  
  

Conclusion

Manually configuring currency symbols in Bold Reports using format expressions and culture settings ensures accurate, region-specific financial reporting, enhancing clarity and consistency for global audiences.

See Also

• How to Format a Number in Bold Reports
• How to localize the parameter label in Bold Reports
• How to Get the CDN Links for Localization and Culture
• Converting Local Time Zone to Preferred Time Zone Using Parameter Values