You open a SharePoint list full of tasks, and every completion value is a bare number you have to read one row at a time. Progress Column from ArtfulBits replaces those numbers with a percentage-based progress bar, so you can see at a glance where things stand.
Quick facts
- Vendor: ArtfulBits
- Type: SharePoint list column
- Works with: Windows SharePoint Services v3, SharePoint Server 2007, SharePoint Foundation 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010. Packages for SharePoint 2016 and 2019 are also offered.
Key features
See numeric percentages as a graphical bar
The column displays numerical data as a progress bar inside your SharePoint lists. It suits project progress or sales activity, where a visual cue tells you more than a figure.
Match the bar to your site theme
Column settings let you adjust the background color, progress color, text color and progress width, so the bar fits your site's look.
Show values above 100% clearly
The bar has a dedicated way of displaying percentages over 100%, which is handy when a target has been exceeded.
Switch back and forth with one click
Two-way conversion lets you turn the column into a standard SharePoint percentage Numeric column and back again, without rebuilding the list.
Who it's for
It is for SharePoint administrators and list owners who track task completion, project status or sales activity and want people to read the status without studying numbers.
Pros and cons
- Pro: It is a focused tool that does one job.
- Pro: You can convert to and from a standard numeric column.
- Pro: Colors and width are adjustable.
- Con: It is a server-side SharePoint add-on, so it needs installation on your SharePoint farm.
- Con: It only visualizes percentage-style numbers and does not replace a full dashboard.
FAQs
What kind of data does it display?
Numerical values shown as a percentage-based progress bar.
Can I go back to a normal number column?
Yes. The conversion works both ways in a single click.
Can it show more than 100%?
Yes. It has a specific display style for values above 100%.
Can I change how it looks?
Yes. You can set the background, progress and text colors and the bar width.
System requirements
- Windows SharePoint Services v3 or SharePoint Server 2007
- SharePoint Foundation 2010 or SharePoint Server 2010
- Windows Server 2003/2008