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# Ranking

The Ranking feature in Powerviz heatmaps enables you to arrange data cells based on their values or categories, facilitating a clearer comparison of data points. This setting helps prioritize key information and uncover significant patterns within the heatmap.

you can apply ranking based on Rows and Columns

Rows:

* Top N / Bottom N: Define the ranking for rows by specifying the number of top or bottom items to display.
* Count: Add the count to determine the number of rows included in the ranking.

Columns:

* Top N / Bottom N: Define the ranking for columns by specifying the number of top or bottom items to display.
* Count: Add the count to determine the number of columns included in the ranking.

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Example

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