Recommendation - create PowerPoint-specific tables and charts

Create tables and charts specifically for importing into PowerPoint.

In PowerPoint, the number of rows and columns in a table are limited based on the version of software. For PowerPoint 2003, tables are limited to 25 rows and 25 columns. For PowerPoint 2007 and 2010, tables are limited to 75 rows and 75 columns. This may present a challenge to create report tables and lists that fit within these requirements and still provide the data that you want.

After editing tables and then refreshing data, the table reverts to the unedited version. For example, if you delete multiple rows and then refresh data, the deleted rows are added back to the table.

Edit tables in the IBM® Cognos® Analytics studios before importing. This eliminates the need to delete unwanted rows after refreshing data.