Alphanumeric field (Cross Table Wizard - Step 3)

 

Column or Row

 

If you move an alphanumeric field in the Cross Table Wizard Step 3 to the columns or rows location, you can then, if necessary, make a double click on that field to display the Group Field dialog box:

 

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The Group Field will apply to the entire value.

 

Note the <Delete> button that can be used to remove the field in the Column or Row areas. You can also press the <Del> key to remove a field in these areas.

 

Data

 

If you move an alphanumeric field in the Cross Table Wizard Step 3 to the data location, a CountVal function is applied by default to that text field. You can then, if necessary, make a double click on that field to display the Group Field dialog box and modify the function to another:

 

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For a text field the following functions can be applied:

The Minimum value for that field: the lower value in alphabetic order.

The Maximum value for that field: the higher value in alphabetic order.

The CountVal value for that field: the number of not null occurrence for the field.

The Count(*) value for that field: the total number of occurrence for the field, including null values.

 

Note the <Delete> button that can be used to remove the field in the Data area. You can also press the <Del> key to remove a field in this area.