# Format String Property in Tag Editor

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**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** ignition81, perspective\
**Created:** [December 17, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/format-string-property-in-tag-editor/99961 "2024-12-17T21:43:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/format-string-property-in-tag-editor/99961/2 "2024-12-17T21:45:48Z")

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This topic is similar and covers some ways of being able to use the format defined on the tag:

> [@Real Values from PLC Not Reading Correctly](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/real-values-from-plc-not-reading-correctly/99706):
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> Hey Ignition Community, Got a weird issue. When reading REALs from AB PLC, I have loads of extra numerals coming along with it. here's some screenshots. I have no issues with memory tags, only OPC. [image] [image] [image]

For the power chart, the [manual](https://www.docs.inductiveautomation.com/docs/8.1/appendix/components/perspective-components/perspective-chart-palette/perspective-power-chart) mentions something about `axes.dataformat` and `xTrace.infoBox.dataFormat` property, but then doesn't show either of those properties anywhere else.

For what its worth there are quite a few gripes about the current usability of the power chart.

> [@\[FEATURE\] Increase usability of the Perspective Power Chart component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-increase-usability-of-the-perspective-power-chart-component/51474):
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> 8.1.5 Putting it bluntly, the Perspective trend tool has a lot of work left to be done to it in order for it to be a useful tool. In its current state, it's very difficult to use. To me, the ability to easily view and diagnose issues from a trend is a cornerstone of any SCADA application. EDIT: Demos from another SCADA: The main things are: Edit: 0) IMO, these are the 2 biggest issues currently with the Power Chart: [[FEATURE] Increase usability of the Perspective Power Chart component - #55…](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/feature-increase-usability-of-the-perspective-power-chart-component/51474/55)

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