Using different layouts (grouping)

Reports offer 4 possible layout types, each providing a distinct perspective on your data.

To explore these layout options, let's look at an example: analyzing the time spent by team members on specific tasks using three columns - Member, Task, and Reported Time.

1. Plain Layout

The Plain layout includes no grouping. While you can sort data by any column, the report will simply render as a complete flat list of records.

2. With Subgroups Layout

The With Subgroups layout lets you group data by one or more specific columns. Grouping details appear on the left, alongside calculated totals for any numerical metrics. In this example, the data is grouped by the Member column, aggregating the Reported Time metric.

3. Section Layout

The Section layout designates a single primary column as dominant, grouping all remaining data into visually distinct sections under each unique value of that column.

4. Timesheet Layout

The Timesheet layout functions like a pivot table. Select three fields: two attribute columns (acting as the X and Y axes) and one numerical metric. Here, the layout displays how much time each team member reported on a specific task across a two-dimensional grid.