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Structure Formula: Display the Variance Result in Color

Keiko Kamiya
Contributor
August 22, 2025

Hello,

I am trying to show the variance between the sum of Original Estimates compared to the sum of Time Spent rolled up to the Epic. 

I'd like to color-code the result of the variance output, however I have a hard time making a variable for variance:
IF TYPE = "EPIC":
WITH variance = (sum#children{originalestimate}/3600000 - sum#children{timeSpent}/3600000)
/
(sum#children{originalestimate}/3600000):
IF (variance < 20):
":panel[variance]{color=green}"
ELSE if (variance > 20):
":panel[OVER 20%]{color=red}"
ELSE IF (variance <= 0):
":panel[UNDER 0%]{color=blue}"
It's set to format: Markdown. Can someone assist? Much appreciated!

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Benjamin
Community Champion
August 23, 2025

Hi @Keiko Kamiya ,

 

Haven't come across as example using the variable in the if else statement. Usually, it a custom field. 

 

See this similar post:

https://community.atlassian.com/forums/Jira-questions/Structure-Formula-How-to-add-color-to-a-variable-using-IF/qaq-p/2987950

 

IF you do not get an answer here, I would suggest reaching out to structure vendor to see if it possible and how. They will likely have a direct answer. Here's how to submit a ticket:

 

https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/34717/structure-by-tempo-jira-portfolio-management-ppm?tab=support

 

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