How to Create Conditional Formatting Rules on Date-Time Columns in Oracle Analytics

Apply conditional formatting to date-time columns in Oracle Analytics Cloud to identify shipment delays, monitor service policies, and improve visibility into operational performance. See additional details on how Oracle Analytics Cloud and Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence support faster analysis with rule-based date formatting at the resources linked below. In this tutorial, we explore how to apply conditional formatting to date-time columns in Oracle Analytics Cloud and Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence. The walkthrough demonstrates how rule-based formatting can help teams quickly identify operational issues, monitor shipment timelines, and improve visibility into time-sensitive business processes directly within a table visualization. The demo follows a shipment tracking scenario that compares order dates and ship dates to evaluate fulfillment performance against a defined service policy. We begin by creating a conditional formatting rule for orders shipped on the same day they were placed, then extend the logic to identify shipments completed after the order date. The tutorial also shows how to highlight orders that exceed a three-day shipping threshold, making delayed transactions easier to identify and prioritize. By applying conditional formatting rules directly to date and date-related columns, organizations can surface meaningful patterns without manually sorting or filtering large datasets. This approach supports faster analysis, improves operational awareness, and helps business users focus attention on exceptions that require action. Oracle Analytics Cloud and Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence provide flexible visualization and formatting capabilities that support more effective business intelligence workflows and data-driven decision-making. Watch the full tutorial to learn how conditional formatting on date-time columns can improve reporting clarity, streamline analytics reviews, and help teams monitor shipping performance more efficiently. Check out detailed instructions on how to apply conditional formatting: https://social.ora.cl/6000BBaePm Find training paths for Oracle Analytics and AI from beginner to advanced and expert: https://social.ora.cl/6004BBgXXn Explore self-paced short courses in the Oracle Analytics and AI Learning Hub: https://social.ora.cl/6006BBgXk8 Like what you learned about Oracle Analytics Cloud? Subscribe now https://social.ora.cl/60025k87j Join us at Oracle AI World: https://social.ora.cl/60035eVvJ Contact AIDP sales: https://social.ora.cl/6003FLUMT Learn more about Oracle AIDP: https://social.ora.cl/60047h76Q Join the Oracle AIDP Community: https://social.ora.cl/60087h7Bj Follow us here: LinkedIn: https://social.ora.cl/60035eXuF X: https://social.ora.cl/6008abVgG Instagram: https://social.ora.cl/60095eXDN Facebook: https://social.ora.cl/60065enQp