# Show Summary

The **Show Summary** feature displays summary information at the bottom of data table columns, allowing users to quickly view key values at a glance. The summary aggregates data from each column to provide statistical information such as totals or averages. This is particularly useful for analyzing trends or key metrics in large datasets.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Summaries can only be configured for columns with number or currency data types.
{% endhint %}

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### :small\_orange\_diamond: Steps to Configure Show Summary

1. Click the **Show Summary** toggle button to activate the feature.
2. Click the **Edit** button for the column (with a number or currency type) where you want to display the summary.\\

   <figure><img src="/files/ltBc8Up5gqr8cYO9z1ZJ" alt="" width="326"><figcaption><p>Datatable Setup</p></figcaption></figure>
3. In the column edit screen, click the **Summary** button to enable the summary feature and ensure the summary detail settings appear.\\

   <figure><img src="/files/gqrESL3VZLhHUHKaVb4S" alt="" width="323"><figcaption><p>Column Edit Screen</p></figcaption></figure>
4. Enter the **Summary Label** and select the **Summary Type** (Sum or Average).\\

   <figure><img src="/files/J4q3dsPQag1hqho0cUuV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Summary Configuration Confirmation</p></figcaption></figure>
5. Verify that the summary is displayed at the bottom-right corner of the data table.


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