How can a Data Analyst format financial values to display a dollar symbol across the entire workbook?

To ensure that financial values display a dollar symbol consistently throughout the entire workbook, setting the default properties for the measure is the most effective approach. By selecting the option to adjust the default properties and number format for a measure, a data analyst can specify that this measure should always be displayed with a dollar symbol. This method applies the chosen formatting to all instances where that measure is used, providing uniformity and saving time by avoiding the need to format each instance individually.

This option is particularly beneficial in financial reporting where consistency in how monetary values are presented is essential for clarity and professionalism. When a measure is formatted this way, it automatically updates in all visualizations and sheets using that measure, ensuring that any updates or changes to the data will reflect the correct dollar formatting seamlessly.

The other options typically involve formatting aspects that are more localized or manual in nature. For example, a right-click to format a measure is useful for immediate changes but does not set a long-term standard across the workbook. The Chart Options menu generally pertains to specific chart customizations rather than default measure formats, while editing workbook settings might involve broader adjustments not limited to number formatting. Therefore, focusing on default properties is the most efficient and comprehensive strategy for maintaining consistent dollar formatting across the workbook.