In Flourish, you can add a timestamp to the footer of your chart showing when a chart was last updated. No more scratching your head and wondering how current a visualization is!
The feature lets you display when the dataset of a chart was last updated – either manually or via Live CSV, and also customize its date and time format.
TIP: The new feature is especially great for live visualizations during events like elections or sports, as it reassures viewers that the information is current and relevant.
To add a “last updated” timestamp to your visualization:
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Head to the footer settings
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Add the date/time stamp
To add the date/time stamp of when the data was last updated add {{data_last_updated}}. For example, ”Last updated at {{data_last_updated}}”.
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To customize the format, switch on the advanced options.
Now, every time you republish your chart, or the Live CSV feature pulls through data, the timestamp will show what time it happened.