By default, the Gradient property is 0, which indicates no effect. The GradientMode property specifies the way the gradient text is shown. The Expression property defines the conditional expression that determines whether the current format is applied on the pivot's cell based on the cell's value.

The following properties can be applied on objects:

• Bold, renders the text in bold ()
• Italic, renders the text in italic ()
• Underline, underlines the text ()
• StrikeOut, draws a line over the text. ()

Also, the decorative text is allowed as following:

• Shadow, shows the text with a shadow ()
• Outline, shows the text as outlined ()
• Gradient, shows the text in gradient ()
• Fine, shows the text combined with a shadow around  ()