Hi all...i am very, very new to Lucid & was hoping to get some guidance in regards to Org. Charts. I have taken some of the training, but am not finding the assistance I am looking for.
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Questions about org charts and conditional formatting in Lucid
+4Best answer by Ambar D
Hi
If you’re managing/changing conditional formatting rules that have previously been created, you can find the list of rules by clicking the wand icon, which opens the conditional formatting menu and displays all previously created rules. (as shown below)
You can then Rename, Edit, Duplicate, or Delete rules by clicking on the three dots to the right of the rule and selecting from the options. You can also Unapply the rule from here, which will keep the rule in the list to use/reapply again if desired, but unapply it from shapes in the document.
If you want to start over and create new conditional formatting rules, I recommend unapplying or deleting the rules. I then recommend using the steps in my message above to create new conditional formatting rules.
I hope this helps apply your needed changes! Let me know if you run into any trouble when going through these steps and I’d be happy to look at your document.
+10Hi
To get you started with org charts, I recommend reviewing these resources:
- Create an org chart article from the Lucid Help Center
- Org charts: A guide from start to finish article from the Lucid Help Center
- Getting Started with Org Charts course from Lucid Training Labs (It sounds like you may have already taken this training, but figured I’d include just in case!)
Are you encountering a specific problem with org charts? Would you mind providing a detailed description of what you’re hoping to achieve and what you’re experiencing? I’d be happy to take a closer look!
+4Good morning! Thank you for the response! I have taken a bit of the training so far, but I am in need of assistance in regards to creating conditional formatting, setting up specific colors, & including a key/masthead. A co-worker of mine who was previously going to assist me with this is no longer available, & I am up against a deadline.
+10Hi
Are you having trouble building out the org chart, or is your org chart already built out and ready to apply conditional formatting?
If you’ve already created the org chart and are looking to add conditional formatting, I’d recommend reviewing how to identify patterns automatically with conditional formatting in org charts, and the Add conditional formatting in Lucidchart article. Those two resources are great places to start and often answer many questions.
To create a conditional formatting rule:
- Click
the Conditional Formatting icon from the Primary Toolbar at the far left-hand side of the canvas.
- Click + Add rule.
- Type a name for the rule.
- Select "If" conditions. (more on that below)
- Select "Then" conditions.
- Click Save.
Below are the ‘if’ conditions to choose from, with detailed examples of each shown in this post.
- Text - Lucidchart looks at text on the shapes in your diagram to determine formatting
- Shape type - Lucidchart looks at the type of shape or object used in your diagram to determine formatting
- Shape location - Lucidchart looks at whether a shape is or is not contained inside a swim lane or other container to determine formatting
- Connected shapes - Lucidchart looks at the number of shapes an object is connected to in your diagram to determine formatting
- Shape data - Lucidchart looks at data or information associated with the shapes you selected to determine formatting
- Formula - use Lucidchart formulas to customize what is formatted
Do you know which of the above ‘if’ conditions you’d like to work with? Once you’ve selected an ‘if’ condition, you can select a ‘then’ condition to choose specific fill color, text color, border color, add an icon, etc.
If you’re not at the point where you’re ready to add conditional formatting, but instead you’re trying to build out your org chart, please let me know if there are any specific org-chart related questions you have. Happy to take a look!
+4Thank you! The Org. chart was previously built by another employee who is no longer with the company, & i inherited it. I am basically tasked with revamping the charts for all of the divisions. All of the conditional formatting will need to be changed, the color/sizing has changed, & the logo/masthead will now need to be included.
I am happy to share what i have so far & what it needs to look like.
+10Hi
If you’re managing/changing conditional formatting rules that have previously been created, you can find the list of rules by clicking the wand icon, which opens the conditional formatting menu and displays all previously created rules. (as shown below)
You can then Rename, Edit, Duplicate, or Delete rules by clicking on the three dots to the right of the rule and selecting from the options. You can also Unapply the rule from here, which will keep the rule in the list to use/reapply again if desired, but unapply it from shapes in the document.
If you want to start over and create new conditional formatting rules, I recommend unapplying or deleting the rules. I then recommend using the steps in my message above to create new conditional formatting rules.
I hope this helps apply your needed changes! Let me know if you run into any trouble when going through these steps and I’d be happy to look at your document.
+4Thank you! I’m much more of a visual learner...I am better when someone drives & I shadow, & then I drive while they shadow me.
+10Hey
If you’re having trouble making the changes, can you please send a temporary Support PIN for this document? This will allow me to take a closer look at your org chart. For more information on generating a Support PIN, check out this Help Center article. You can share the PIN in this same thread since it is only accessible by members of the Lucid support team.
+10Hi
Do you have any specific questions I can help address in regards to conditional formatting or org charts? Is there anything specific that you’re having trouble setting up, so I can take a closer look at the correct portion of your org chart?
Looking at your documents, I am seeing multiple org charts. To ensure that I’m looking at the correct document that you’re currently working out of, would you mind sharing the temporary Document Support PIN that is specific to this document. The details for that can be found in this portion of the Help Center article.
Sorry for any confusion - thank you in advance for your help and patience!
+4I am currently having issues with two charts….Org. chart - EA Meeting, TriMet Org. charts 2025.
Here is my support pin again iu5uHOXtrlhv0I206511309
+10Hi
Taking a look at your TriMet org chart document, it looks like several conditional formatting rules are applied. I am seeing that the ‘if’ condition of shape data is applied. If a specific position name is in a shape, the conditional formatting is set up to apply a custom shape style.
You can change the custom shape style within the conditional formatting menu. Is there a specific change you’re having trouble with or a specific question you have about conditional formatting for this document?
Looking in your other document, I am not seeing any conditional formatting rules. Are you having trouble adding those? Would you mind describing what you are hoping to achieve?
+4I will have to try & figure it out on my own. I am not having much luck getting hands on assistance.
+10Hi
I’d be happy to continue taking a look at your document and providing more details. Would you mind describing in detail what issues you’re encountering, and what you are hoping to achieve? This will help me take a closer look.
Thank you for your help and patience!
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