---
title: "Review \u0026 Verify Applied Elements"
url: "https://officeconnectpro.com/wiki/build-reports/review-applied-elements/"
description: "Use the Review tab to see exactly which elements are affecting any cell, row, or column.\n"
tags: ["reporting","adaptive-planning","fpna","how-to"]
date: "0001-01-01"
lastmod: "2026-05-19"
---


The **Review tab** in the Workday OfficeConnect Reporting pane shows you a complete picture of what's driving data in your report. Use it to verify elements are applied correctly before sharing or distributing a report — especially after you've used [Add Elements](/wiki/build-reports/add-elements/) to assemble rows and columns.

## What the Review tab shows

Select a cell, row, or column, then click the **Review** tab. The sections you see depend on your selection:

| Section | Shown when | What it displays |
|---|---|---|
| **Net** | Cell selected | All elements *actively affecting* that cell's data — the combined result of all applied elements |
| **Rows** | Cell or row selected | All elements applied to that row |
| **Columns** | Cell or column selected | All elements applied to that column |
| **Worksheet** | Cell selected | Active worksheet filters |
| **Workbook** | Cell selected | Active workbook filters |
| **User Defaults** | Cell selected | Default elements from your User Settings |

> **Note:** The Net section only appears for single-cell selections. It's the most useful for diagnosing unexpected data — it shows what's *actually* driving the number.

## Basic steps

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Make sure the data is current before reviewing.
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{{< step n="2" title="Select a single cell, row, or column" >}}
The Review tab only shows useful information for a single selection — don't select multiple cells.
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{{< step n="3" title="Click the Review tab" >}}
In the Reporting pane, click **Review**.
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{{< step n="4" title="Expand sections to investigate" >}}
Click any section header (Net, Rows, Columns, etc.) to expand it and see the elements listed.
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## Review element sources

If the Net section shows an unexpected element, expand **Rows** and **Columns** to see where it was added. Expanding **Worksheet** and **Workbook** shows if a filter is contributing.

## Switch time elements between relative and absolute

From the Review tab, you can also change how time elements behave:

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In the Review tab, right-click the time element you want to change.
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{{< step n="6" title="Select Switch to Absolute or Switch to Relative" >}}
Choose **Switch to Absolute** to lock the element to a fixed date, or **Switch to Relative** to make it roll with the current period.
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{{< step n="7" title="Refresh to see the effect" >}}
Click **Refresh** to apply the change and see the updated data.
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## Identify element groups

If a row or column is part of an expansion (element group), the Review tab shows an expansion `[+]` icon next to the element.

## Next steps

- [Cell Explorer & Drill-Down](/wiki/build-reports/cell-explorer-drill-down/) to inspect the data behind a specific cell
- [Filter Your Data](/wiki/build-reports/filter-data/) when Review shows an unexpected workbook or worksheet filter
- [Fix Data Discrepancies Between OfficeConnect and Workday](/reference/troubleshoot/data-discrepancies/) if Review confirms the right elements but figures still look wrong