Performing calculations in a report : About calculated data : Creating and editing a computed column

Creating and editing a computed column

This section describes how to create and edit computed columns in a report.

How to create a computed column

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Select the column to the left of where you need the new computed column. From the right-arrow menu, choose ColumnNew Computed Column. Calculation appears.
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To use a data field in the expression, type the left bracket ([), then select the required field from the list that appears. The list displays only fields in the report.
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To use a function, type the first letter of the function, then select the function from the list that appears. The functions indicate the arguments, if any, that you need to specify.
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After you complete typing the expression, choose Validate. If the expression is syntactically correct, the dialog box displays the message, This Expression is valid. If the expression contains an error, the dialog box displays a message.
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How to edit a computed column

Select the computed column. From the right-arrow menu, choose ColumnEdit Computed Column. Calculation appears. To modify the expression, continue as described in the previous section.