Including metadata in your data files is optional (unless you are creating data file for InstantAtlas Server). However, there are two reasons why you might include metadata:
- Metatext – this metadata will be shown within the ‘metatext’ text box in your InstantAtlas dynamic reports. This is a useful way of displaying theme, indicator, or time period specific notes or tips on the report page itself.
- Indicator display metadata – this metadata will define how an indicator is displayed in your reports.
You can have multiple Metadata worksheets which might be helpful if you want to structure your metadata into logical groups. A metadata worksheet becomes active when its name starts with ‘Metadata’.
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