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Linked Datasets: US and German Decimal Separators

This tutorial demonstrates how to configure a linked dataset that correctly handles both English (US) and German decimal separators.

Published at May 6, 2026
15 min Reading time
1. Click Create Linked Statistic

When creating a linked statistic....

Click Create Linked Statistic
Click Create Linked Statistic
2. Select German Decimal Separator

you’ll have the option to select either German or US decimal separators. In this tutorial, I’ll quickly show you what the key differences are and why they matter.

Select German Decimal Separator
Select German Decimal Separator
3. Click Data Entry Field

In short German Number format separates decimals by using a comma and a dot for separating thousands. In the US it's dot for decimals and comma for thousands. Make sure before you upload data that you know what format your data is in. Using the wrong one can lead to your data being interpreted differently. In this example the 7,033 would be interprated as seven thousand thirtythree in a us decimal format and as 7 point zero three three in a german format

Click Data Entry Field
Click Data Entry Field
4. Select Decimal Separator Setting

If you realise you chose the wrong format, you can still fix it.Go to the dataset view and click on “Localization”.Here, you can change the decimal settings so your numbers are interpreted correctly.

Select Decimal Separator Setting
Select Decimal Separator Setting

You have successfully configured a linked dataset that correctly handles English and German decimal separators.Choosing the right format ensures that your numbers are accurate and your charts tell the right story.Check out more tutorials for additional best practices.