Create a list

Use list explorations to show detailed information from your database, such as customer lists or product lists.

Work with items in a list
Use lists to show detailed information from your database, such as customer lists or product lists.
Work with lists that use IBM Cognos Analytics data
You can explore IBM® Cognos® Analytics data with lists.
Sort a column by names in a list
Sorting a column by names makes it easier for you to organize data.
Insert blank columns
Insert a blank column into a list to create white space or to add cell-based calculations. You can use the new column to insert any Microsoft Excel calculation, such as AVG, MIN, or MAX and you can reference cells both inside and outside the list.
Add calculated columns in a list
Insert a calculation to make your list more meaningful by deriving additional information from the data source. You can insert calculations in lists that use IBM Cognos Analytics data.
Suppress empty cells
Sparse data can result in lists showing empty cells. To remove sparse data in a list, you can suppress empty cells that contain a null or zero value.

Parent topic: Exploration Views and lists