Dimension values

Understand dimension values and how they define categories in your model.

Dimension values are the individual items inside a dimension. If the dimension is Region, the values might be North America, EMEA, and APAC.

What dimension values control

Dimension values determine the detail rows a variable can use. They also shape filters, groupings, and comparisons in views and boards.

Keep values stable

Use names that will still make sense in six months. If business terminology changes often, agree on a controlled naming approach so formulas and reports stay readable.

Think about hierarchy

Some dimensions need a flat list. Others need a parent-child structure so values can roll up into a total. Choose the simplest structure that still supports reporting.