# 5. Tables

Inforiver's data table gives you an IBCS-compliant, multi-dimensional, tabular representation of your data in just a few clicks. Similar to the Inforiver Matrix, the data table also offers features like quick number formatting, cell-level annotations, ranking, and conditional formatting to name a few. The Analytics+ data table, however, has a game-changing feature - **small multiple tables**. 

<figure><img src="/files/A53qt3V1prl63m0g3eHf" alt=""><figcaption><p>Small multiple tables</p></figcaption></figure>

Small multiple tables are ideal for management reports or dashboards that require a high-level overview of your data. Analytics+ supports synchronized horizontal and vertical scrolling of panels - facilitating comparative analysis between dimensions.

### **When to use Inforiver Analytics+ Tables vs. Inforiver Matrix** <a href="#inforiver-matrix-vs-inforiver-analytics-data-tables" id="inforiver-matrix-vs-inforiver-analytics-data-tables"></a>

* For advanced use cases such as writeback, planning, what-if simulations, forecasting & budgeting, advanced formulae engine, formatted financial statements, paginated reports, threaded conversations, audit, data editing, scheduling, and notifications - use **Inforiver Matrix**.
* If you want to display tables in compact/IBCS tables with basic conditional formatting, integrated KPI card headers, sorting, Top N, and exports to PDF/Excel -  go for **Analytics+**.

In the next sections, we'll explore how to leverage data tables to draw insights and identify patterns in your data.


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