When working with complex networks or process maps, it can be hard to see the "ripples" from a single change. This video shows you how to use page data and conditional formatting to create a spotlight effect that highlights a target shape and everything connected to it.
What you’ll learn:
- How to link a shape's formatting to a custom page data field to create a dynamic "target" selector.
- How to use formulas to match shape text with page-level variables for instant color changes. For full formula information, refer to this documentation.
- How to build an
else ifcondition to expand your highlighting logic beyond a single shape. - How to use the
filterandconnectedformulas to automatically identify and style all shapes directly linked to your target.
⚙️ A note on the UI
This video was produced around 2024. While the Lucid interface has been refreshed since then, the logic for page data and the formula syntax for connection-based formatting remain fully operational.
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