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# Building Metrics and Statements with Reach Reporting
## Main features within the editing/creation of metrics and statements.
### **Building Metrics and Statements with Reach Reporting**
Below are a couple of images to help you see the different abilities within the [metric](https://knowledge.reachreporting.com/using-metrics-in-the-reach-reporting-builder?hsLang=en)/[statement](https://knowledge.reachreporting.com/using-statements-in-reach-reporting?hsLang=en) builder. You can also check out this Knowledge Center article for more on [Metric Builder Shortcuts](https://knowledge.reachreporting.com/metric-builder-shortcuts?hsLang=en).
**When Building Metrics and Statements, You Can:**
Add Custom, Date Range, or Non-Date Columns
[Filter by Class/Dept on Columns and Rows](https://knowledge.reachreporting.com/classes-departments-and-locations?hsLang=en)
Easily change column types
Show/Hide Columns and Rows
Sort ascending or descending
Map/Re-Arrange Rows
Format cells
Add Data/Account Rows/Reference [Data-sheets](https://knowledge.reachreporting.com/the-power-of-reach-reporting-data-sheets?hsLang=en).
Add Custom Rows
Perform Calculations
Add Display Options
- [Row Change](https://knowledge.reachreporting.com/display-options-row-change?hsLang=en)
- [Date Drop-down Ability](https://knowledge.reachreporting.com/display-options-date-drop-down-ability?hsLang=en)
- [Class/Dept Filter Override](https://knowledge.reachreporting.com/display-options-class/dept-filter-override?hsLang=en)
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### **Preview and Additional Settings**
Depending on whether it is a Metric or a Financial Statement, the additional setting options will be different.
### **Metrics**
**Type Options**
- Table
- Column Chart
- Line
- Bar
- Scatter
- Pie
**Table Type**
- Multiple Titles
- Only show non-zero values option
- Striped Rows
- Columns Lines
**Chart Options**
- Multiple Titles
- Stacked Charts for column and bar types.
**Axes**
- Invert
- Format X, Y, and Right Y axis
- Set min and max for Y axis
**Data Series**
- Mix chart types
- Set Colors
- Set Axis
**Value Labels**
- Enable
- Format
**Legend**
- Enable
- Format
**Goal Lines**
- Enable
- Customize
- *Not available on Table/Pie chart.*
### **Build Metrics Faster**
You can create columns separated by Classes/Departments with a single click, when building new metrics or adding columns to existing metrics. This provides faster insights with no extra setup.
### **Multi-Select in Data Picker**
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Users can quickly select a range of accounts by holding down the shift key while clicking. This simplifies the process of data selection, saving time and improving overall workflow efficiency within the data picker interface.
### **Right Click to Insert Columns**
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Users can insert new columns effortlessly by right-clicking on column headings, akin to the existing functionality for rows. This simplifies data organization and enhances user efficiency within spreadsheets.
### **Show Zeros in Bar Charts**
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The Additional Settings \> Advanced allows users to display 0 values on Bar charts, providing users with more comprehensive data visualization options.
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