grafana/docs/sources/panels/format-data/map-a-value.md

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Map a value

Map a value when you want to format a single value.

Before you begin:

• [Add a panel to a dashboard]({{< relref "../working-with-panels/add-panel.md" >}}).

To map a value:

1. Open a panel for which you want to map a value.
2. In panel display options, locate the Value mappings section and click Add value mappings.
3. Click Add a new mapping and then select Value.
4. Enter the value for Grafana to match.
5. (Optional) Enter display text.
6. (Optional) Set the color.
7. Click Update to save the value mapping.