Prefix Operators
Prefix operators are mathematical functions that are added to the fieldname in a verb phrase.
They can only be applied to column fields, cannot be applied to sort fields (BY or ACROSS)
CNT
CNT.DST
SUM
AVE
MIN
MAX
ASQ
ST
TOT
PCT
RPCT
PCT.CNT
FST
LST
Count the number of values for a field
Count the unique occurrences of field values in a sort group
Add the values of a field
Calculate the average (mean) value for a field
Identify the lowest value of a field
Identify the highest value of a field
Compute the average sum of the squares for standard deviation in statistical
analysis.
Provide the subtotal for a sort group in section headings and footings.
Provide the grand total of a field (used primarily in page headings and
footings)
Calculate the percentage of a column value to the column total
Determine the percentage of a column value to the row total
Calculate the percentage of a COUNT to the total count
Select the first instance of a field. *
Select the last instance of a field. *
Note: You will only get these options for count etc. if the “Sum” button is selected.
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