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title = "Map a range"
weight = 30
aliases = ["/docs/sources/panels/format-data/map-a-range/"]
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# Map a range

Map a range of values when you want to format multiple, continuous values.

## Before you begin

- [Add a panel to a dashboard]({{< relref "../working-with-panels/add-panel.md" >}}).

**To map a range**:

1. Edit the panel for which you want to map a range of values.
1. In panel display options, in the **Value mappings** section, click **Add value mappings**.
1. Click **Add a new mapping** and then select **Range**.
1. Enter the beginning and ending values in the range for Grafana to match.
1. (Optional) Enter display text.
1. (Optional) Set the color.
1. Click **Update** to save the value mapping.

![Map a range](/static/img/docs/value-mappings/map-range-8-0.png)