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# Apply IBCS formats

The intelligence sheet is IBCS-certified, so you can create standardized business reports on top of your semantic models without manually formatting visual elements. 

The visualization library includes a set of IBCS-compliant charts designed for business reporting. These charts present performance metrics using consistent layouts, colors, and notation. You can also apply IBCS table templates to present actual values and variances in a consistent, readable format.

{% hint style="info" %}
Intelligence sheets support both strict and flexible IBCS standards. Use the **Minimal** theme to customize the prebuilt IBCS themes to meet organization-specific requirements.
{% endhint %}

In this module, you learn how to configure charts and tables by using the different types of built-in IBCS templates.

### Prerequisite

To use IBCS-compliant charts in the dashboard, select **IBCS** in the **Visualizations** pane. This filters the visualization library to display only IBCS charts.

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Alternatively, after creating the dashboard, go to **Canvas** > **Themes** in the **Intelligence** ribbon, and select **IBCS** to apply an IBCS theme with a single click.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Map comparison measures to the appropriate data wells to apply the correct IBCS formatting. Assign previous year values to **Comparison 1**, planned or target values to **Comparison 2**, and forecast values to **Comparison 3**.
{% endhint %}

### IBCS templates in intelligence sheets

IBCS templates provide preconfigured layouts and formatting that align with IBCS standards.

* **C01 to C04:** [Column and bar charts](/documentation/plan/intelligence-sheets/how-tos/apply-ibcs-formats/column-and-bar-charts.md)

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* **C05, C06, and C12:** [Waterfall charts](/documentation/plan/intelligence-sheets/how-tos/apply-ibcs-formats/waterfall-charts.md)

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* **C07 and C08:** [Area and line charts](/documentation/plan/intelligence-sheets/how-tos/apply-ibcs-formats/area-and-line-charts.md)

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* **C09 and C10:** [Scatter plots and bubble charts](/documentation/plan/intelligence-sheets/how-tos/apply-ibcs-formats/scatter-and-bubble-charts.md)

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* **C13:** Small multiples

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* **T03 to T05:** [Table templates](/documentation/plan/intelligence-sheets/how-tos/apply-ibcs-formats/table-templates.md)

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