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Maps Conditional Formatting Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) is now updated frequently on a bi-monthly basis, continuously adding valuable features that enhance user experience and analytical capabilities. The recent May Update, announced just a week ago, introduces several exciting new features and functionalities . One feature that caught my attention is Maps Conditional Formatting —a powerful option that allows you to highlight key data points directly within map visualizations, just as you can with other chart types. So, how does it work? It’s actually very straightforward, using the same conditional formatting model familiar to users from other visualization types. The map above is our starting point, showing profitability by country. Simple and clear, but without any conditional highlights. To apply conditional formatting, click on the traffic light icon ( Manage Conditional Formatting Rules ). This opens the Conditional Formatting popup window. Here, you can choose whether...

Being able to talk to computers using natural language, especially with the recent advancements in general AI models like ChatGPT, has become very popular in the last few months. Everyone is doing it. It's simple, easy to use, and frankly, it can be very useful. What has been around for a while—think Siri, Alexa, or TV remote controllers—has now been taken to a new level and is already widely used in business. In Oracle Analytics, Natural Language Recognition has been available for several years. I remember the early days when the Oracle Day by Day mobile application was introduced. One of the coolest features in Day by Day was the ability to ask questions using natural language. For example, What is revenue by region and channel for seniors? would provide an answer in the form of charts, tables, and more. This feature is still available today, and you can ask such questions in the Search field located on the Oracle Analytics home page. Oracle Analytics then provides the f...