Rearrange Table Columns

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Article Goal

Guide users through multiple methods for rearranging table columns within Finished Reports.

What / Why – Rearranging Table Columns

What: Adjust the order of table columns in Finished Reports using several built-in designer methods.

Why: Rearranging columns allows you to present data in a more logical and user-friendly order, ensuring reports align with business needs and improve readability.

Steps to Rearrange Table Columns

Method 1: Drag Cells in the Report Explorer

This method reorders columns by changing their position in the Report Explorer tree.

Step 1: Open Your Finished Report

Open the Finished Report you want to edit.

Step 2: Open the Report Explorer

Click on the Report Explorer panel.

Step 3: Locate and Expand the Table

Find your table in the explorer tree and expand it to view the fields.

Step 4: Drag Fields to Reorder

Click and drag fields up or down to move them into the desired column order.

Method 2: Insert or Delete Cells

This method allows you to restructure the table by inserting new cells and removing old ones.

Step 1: Open Your Finished Report

Open the report containing the table you want to modify.

Step 2: Insert New Cells

Right-click on a table field, select Insert, and choose where the new cell should be added. You can then move or reassign data as needed.

Method 3: Adjust Label Values in Table Cells

This method changes which field is displayed in an existing column.

Step 1: Open Your Finished Report

Open the report you want to edit.

Step 2: Select the Target Cell

Click the cell you want to update.

Step 3: Open the Field Selection Menu

Click the dropdown menu within the selected cell.

Step 4: Change the Assigned Field

Select a different field to replace the current column value.

Method 4: Drag Values Directly into Cells

This method allows quick replacement of cell content using drag-and-drop.

Step 1: Open Your Finished Report

Open the report containing the table.

Step 2: Select a Field

Click and hold the field you want to insert into the table.

Step 3: Drop the Field into the Target Cell

Drag the field into the table cell you want to update and release it.

Article Summary

This article covers multiple ways to rearrange table columns in Finished Reports, including using the Report Explorer, inserting or deleting cells, changing field assignments, and dragging values directly into table cells. Each method provides flexibility depending on whether you want to restructure the table layout or simply adjust displayed data.