Selecting the report format

Why is the report format important in creating a report? Each Salesforce report is constructed with a report format, and the report format will determine the report layout, options, and settings for the report. It also determines whether the report can be used as the data source in a dashboard.

There are a few report formats available in Salesforce, from the simple tabular report to the complex matrix and joined report. Each report format has different usages and purposes.