Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to use conditional formatting in Lucid to automatically display swimlane labels when you hover over a shape. This smart formula ensures you always know which lane your shapes belong in, even when you have scrolled away from the titles in a large process map. You can improve clarity and navigate complex diagrams with ease using these simple hover text tricks.
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This video was made around or before 2024. The UI might look different today, but the functionality should still work.
*Timestamps*
0:01 How to see swimlane labels on hover
0:25 How to add a conditional formatting rule
0:40 Setting the formula for swimlanes
1:18 Adding and formatting icons
1:51 Creating custom hover text
3:00 Positioning the label in the center
3:33 Why hover labels are useful for large maps
*Recommended resources*
Add and format swimlanes:
help.lucid.co/hc/en-us/articles/16266057248660-Add-and-format-swim-lanes-in-Lucidchart
How to apply conditional formatting in Lucid:
help.lucid.co/hc/en-us/articles/16293796201108-Add-conditional-formatting-in-Lucidchart
#Lucid #Lucidchart #Swimlane #VisualCollaboration #Workflow
*About Lucid*
Lucid Software is the leader in visual collaboration and work acceleration, helping teams turn ideas into reality. Its Visual Collaboration Suite (Lucidchart and Lucidspark) and airfocus, an AI-powered product management platform, help organizations streamline work, foster alignment, and drive business transformation. The most used work acceleration platform by the Fortune 500, Lucid is trusted by 100M+ users worldwide.
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Learn how to use conditional formatting in Lucid to automatically display swimlane labels when you hover over a shape. This smart formula ensures you always know which lane your shapes belong in, even when you have scrolled away from the titles in a large process map. You can improve clarity and navigate complex diagrams with ease using these simple hover text tricks.
Sign up for a free Lucid account:
lucid.co
This video was made around or before 2024. The UI might look different today, but the functionality should still work.
*Timestamps*
0:01 How to see swimlane labels on hover
0:25 How to add a conditional formatting rule
0:40 Setting the formula for swimlanes
1:18 Adding and formatting icons
1:51 Creating custom hover text
3:00 Positioning the label in the center
3:33 Why hover labels are useful for large maps
*Recommended resources*
Add and format swimlanes:
help.lucid.co/hc/en-us/articles/16266057248660-Add-and-format-swim-lanes-in-Lucidchart
How to apply conditional formatting in Lucid:
help.lucid.co/hc/en-us/articles/16293796201108-Add-conditional-formatting-in-Lucidchart
#Lucid #Lucidchart #Swimlane #VisualCollaboration #Workflow
*About Lucid*
Lucid Software is the leader in visual collaboration and work acceleration, helping teams turn ideas into reality. Its Visual Collaboration Suite (Lucidchart and Lucidspark) and airfocus, an AI-powered product management platform, help organizations streamline work, foster alignment, and drive business transformation. The most used work acceleration platform by the Fortune 500, Lucid is trusted by 100M+ users worldwide.
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*Connect with us*
Facebook: facebook.com/lucidsoftware
Twitter: https://x.com/lucidsoftware
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