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# Grouping by elements properties

The **grouping by properties** allow you to organize table rows by **hiding duplicate values** in selected columns. When **two or more consecutive rows** contain the same value for a **grouped element**, that value is **only displayed in the first row**.

⚠ **Important:** This feature **does not** actually group data in the table like the **"Scroll Data, Grouped By"** option. Instead, it simply **hides duplicate values** to improve readability.

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## **Defining Group By Elements in a Table**

1. Open the **Table Properties** window.
2. Navigate to the **Row Properties** section.
3. Click **Edit** to modify the **Row Definition**.
4. In the **Home tab** of the ribbon bar, click **Group By**.
5. Select the **elements** you want to group by.
6. (Optional) Use **Move Up** or **Move Down** to adjust the **grouping priority**.
7. Click **OK** to save the **group settings**.
8. In the **File menu**, click **Close**.
9. Click **Yes** to confirm changes.
10. Click **OK** or **Apply** to update the presentation.

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## **Additional Grouping Options**

* If you need to **display data grouped together** instead of just **hiding duplicate values**, use the **"Scroll Data, Grouped By"** option in **Scroll Options**.

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## **Remarks & Best Practices**

* **All elements** in the row definition **can be used for grouping**, but **text elements and picture elements** are the most **commonly used**.
* **When multiple elements are grouped**, the system processes them in **priority order**:
  * It first **checks the first group by element**.
  * If its value **matches the previous row**, it is **hidden**.
  * The system then checks the **next group by element**, continuing until either:
    * A **different value is found**, or
    * All selected **group by elements** have been processed.
* **There is no limit** to the number of **group by elements** you can define.