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# Table templates
IBCS table templates present business data using standardized layouts and semantic formatting. Use these templates to display actual values, variances, and key performance metrics in a consistent, easy-to-read format.
### T03: Table with measure rows
1. In the **Matrix** ribbon, select Templates and select **T03** from the **Performance** section.
2. Select the relative variance column, select **Conditional Formatting** > **Quick Rule** > **Negative** to highlight negative variances.
3. To invert categories such as *costs*, in the **Data** ribbon, select the rows, then select **Invert**.
4. To add an = sign, hover over a row, select the row gripper, and select **Add "=" symbol**.
5. To display positive signs at the start of each row, in the **Format** tab, go to **Appearance**> **Numbers** and enable **Show Positive Sign**.
6. To customize cell and row borders, select the cell or row, go to the **Format** ribbon, select the border icon, and select **Custom**.
### T04: Measure rows and integrated waterfalls
Visualize variance and relative variance values in an income statement by using the T04 template.
* Variance values are automatically plotted as a vertical waterfall chart
* Relative variance values are rendered as lollipop charts
1. In the **Matrix** ribbon, select Templates and select **T04** from the **Performance** section.
2. Follow the customization steps outlined in the [T03: Table with measure rows](#t03-table-with-measure-rows) section.
### T05: Hierarchical bars and integrated bars
Visualize the actuals and variances in an income statement by using the T05 template.
* Current and prior year actuals are plotted using solid bar charts
* Variance values are automatically plotted as colored bars
* Relative variance values are rendered as lollipop charts
1. In the **Matrix** ribbon, select Templates and select **T05** from the **Performance** section.
2. To customize cell and row borders, select the cell or row, go to the **Format** ribbon, select the border icon, and select **Custom**.
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