You can assign a function that performs
summary calculations on numeric values in columns, groups, or in the entire report.
Perform the following steps to apply a summary function:
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Click the down arrow next to a report column containing numeric values.
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Select
Summary from the menu, then choose the summary type.
These types are described in the following table:
| Summary Type |
Description |
| None |
No summary function assigned. |
| Average |
Calculates the average value in a given
column. |
| Count |
Counts the items in a group or report, but
does not require a numeric value. |
| Count Distinct |
Counts the distinct occurrences of a certain
value in a column; does not require a numeric value. |
| Maximum |
Identifies the highest or largest value in a
column. |
| Minimum |
Identifies the lowest or smallest value in a
column. |
| Sum |
Calculates a total sum of the group or report
(group level, and running total in the report
footer). |
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Save the report.