# Matrix

### Matrix

The matrix panel creates a heatmap or a graphical representation of data organised in a matrix format, with rows and columns representing different variables or categories. Each cell in the matrix corresponds to a specific combination of row and column variables and is often encoded using a gradient of colours. See Matrix Data for data source guidance.

#### **Format**

There are several ways to format the matrix using the menu in the Labels losenge.![](https://t26483244.p.clickup-attachments.com/t26483244/5892bf2b-1480-4c3d-9530-a24cea957b12/image.png)

**Show values:**

First, users can choose to show cell labels. These values can be toggled on/off at the users discretion using the Show Values button in the labels losenge.

![](https://t26483244.p.clickup-attachments.com/t26483244/d19cc780-5a24-4335-81ad-0a04e2a39205/image.png) ![](https://t26483244.p.clickup-attachments.com/t26483244/04e72215-bc98-4dd8-bb14-f3e68c8de541/image.png)

**Rotate axis labels:**

Secondly, users can choose the angle at which the top row labels appear. Users can select from a range of 0 degrees (completely flat/ horizontal) to 90 degrees (complete straight/ vertical).![](https://t26483244.p.clickup-attachments.com/t26483244/93c8fd27-a1f4-45f4-811a-6218926935dd/image.png)![](https://t26483244.p.clickup-attachments.com/t26483244/b2eacdb6-2c80-4a73-82ce-de65879f51df/image.png)