Reporting guide
How to View a Report Explanation in Salon Manager
Open the explanation for any report to understand its columns, calculations and values.
Video walkthrough: opening Report Explanation in Salon Manager Reporting.
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Quick answer
Open a report and click Report Explanation
Open the report you want to understand, click Report Explanation in the top right-hand corner, then review the new window that explains each column, how the calculations work and what the report values mean.
Before you start
Have these details ready
Access to Salon Manager
Permission to view reports
A report already open in the Reporting module
Step-by-step instructions
How to view a report explanation
Follow these steps to open the explanation window and review the report details.
Open Salon Manager
Sign in and open the main Salon Manager application.
Go to Reporting
Open the Reporting module.
Open a report
Open the report you want to understand.
Find Report Explanation
In the top right-hand corner, click Report Explanation.
Open the explanation window
A new window will open for the selected report.
Review the columns
Read the explanation for each report column.
Review the calculations
Check how the calculations are performed and how figures are generated.
Close the window
Close the explanation window when you have finished reviewing the information.
Useful tips
Make the explanation window work for you
Use Report Explanation whenever you are unsure what a column or calculation represents.
Each report has its own explanation, so the information is specific to the report you are viewing.
Review the explanation before exporting or sharing a report.
Refer back to the explanation whenever new report columns are introduced.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and what to check
Frequently asked questions
Report explanation questions
How do I view a report explanation?
Open a report and click Report Explanation in the top right-hand corner.
Where is the Report Explanation button?
It is located in the top right-hand corner of every report.
What information does the report explanation include?
It explains what each report column means, how calculations work and how values are generated.
Does every report have its own explanation?
Yes. Every report includes its own Report Explanation.
Can I use the report explanation to understand calculations?
Yes. The explanation describes how calculations and report values are produced.
Offline reference
Download this guide as a PDF
Keep a printable copy for staff or use it during training.
Last reviewed: 05 August 2026.
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