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Change the month data format from 2026-05 to May

  • May 31, 2026
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I create a stacked chart in a report using the Created on Data field.  It shows as 2026-05, but I want it to say May in the chart.  I don’t see an option to change the format of this field.

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  • Planview Falcons
  • June 9, 2026

Hi ​@jsjames 

You can’t change the dispay format in the chart unfortunately.

One possible way to get this result would be to use a custom field to return the date as a month label, and then use that in your chart.

For eg, create a text custom field “Created On Month” and set it as a formula field to returnt he year and month. For example the formula ToString($CreatedOn, 'yyyy MMMM') will return 2026 June where the created on date is 09-06-2026 (I am using an EU date format).

In the chart below I’ve stacked based on the custom field, against the project status.

Without seeing the chart and having a clear picture of what you’re trying to acheive I can’t be certain that this will meet your requirement here, so you may want to work with your PS consultant to find the right approach for you.

Let me know how you get on!

Pete