# Writeback Matrix features

As mentioned in the [manual input columns](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/4.-adding-business-logic-and-formulae/insert-manual-input-columns) section, Inforiver Writeback Matrix provides additional features compared to Inforiver Reporting Matrix.

1. Data type - Person
2. Track changes at row level using the last updated at/by columns

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Let's take a detailed look.

## 1. Person

In the Data Input dropdown, you can see an additional type called Person. Once a data input column is added in Inforiver Writeback Matrix, two columns – Last updated at and last updated by get enabled. These are covered in [track changes at the row level](#2.-track-changes-at-row-level).

<figure><img src="https://3062809325-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEbkCXCUXmtUq5tcnUtZE%2Fuploads%2F66BeJGEDsR4gSk4ErWOz%2F4.4.4.2%20Person.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8f8f8a91-a1ce-44f0-99c6-8b0f7df9e030" alt=""><figcaption><p>Data input column type - Person</p></figcaption></figure>

a) Click on 'Person'. The person column side panel is shown in the below image.&#x20;

You can choose to [insert as a visual measure or column](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/4.-adding-business-logic-and-formulae/insert-manual-input-columns/..#1.-insert-as). Entry can be enabled or disabled in the total/subtotal rows using the '[Allow entry on total/subtotal rows](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/4.-adding-business-logic-and-formulae/dropdown#iii-entry-in-total-subtotal-rows)' checkbox. Input access can be configured using the '[Allow input](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/4.-adding-business-logic-and-formulae/insert-manual-input-columns/..#2.-allow-input)' option.&#x20;

Click 'Create'.

<figure><img src="https://3062809325-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEbkCXCUXmtUq5tcnUtZE%2Fuploads%2FBZ8FpaY4bw8jaaiQhVJW%2F4.4.4.4%20Person.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e9537472-3597-4665-82ba-944b7bc16423" alt=""><figcaption><p>Person column properties</p></figcaption></figure>

b) The person column gets inserted. Double-click on any of the cells. You can see a list of the users within the organization. Select any of the users.

<figure><img src="https://3062809325-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEbkCXCUXmtUq5tcnUtZE%2Fuploads%2FcXnOL60D24dS65OEyzmo%2F4.4.4.5%20Person.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6923b5c0-86cb-450f-8f78-5d1fc3d99a5a" alt=""><figcaption><p>List of users</p></figcaption></figure>

c) Start typing a name or scroll to find the desired user. Click on the username.

<figure><img src="https://3062809325-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEbkCXCUXmtUq5tcnUtZE%2Fuploads%2FtdyxzHzppZZ95NDx5bIX%2F4.4.4.6%20Person.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9dc92d7b-d73a-4731-b1e6-9c4ac15a1d42" alt=""><figcaption><p>Selecting a username</p></figcaption></figure>

d) You can also select multiple users if required.

<figure><img src="https://3062809325-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEbkCXCUXmtUq5tcnUtZE%2Fuploads%2FCBjJywXkH0qZjoLM84C1%2F4.4.4.7%20Person.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a55bd2f3-f001-4bb1-add0-064b2309d7d7" alt=""><figcaption><p>Selecting multiple users</p></figcaption></figure>

e) Click 'Enter' to save the data. You can see the user's name displayed as shown below.

<figure><img src="https://3062809325-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEbkCXCUXmtUq5tcnUtZE%2Fuploads%2F4PoBofKjIE32pV9gvw0H%2F4.4.4.8%20Person.png?alt=media&#x26;token=87687380-acbd-496c-98d2-e1a67fac2799" alt=""><figcaption><p>Person name captured</p></figcaption></figure>

## 2. Last updated at/by&#x20;

You can track changes at the row level using the two columns – 'Last updated at' and 'Last updated by' which capture metadata for changes in the data input columns.&#x20;

These are enabled once you add a data input column and can be found in the data input dropdown. Select/deselect to show/hide columns. They can also be enabled/disabled from the ‘Manage columns’ dropdown.

<figure><img src="https://3062809325-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEbkCXCUXmtUq5tcnUtZE%2Fuploads%2FU7GTaQg9TTIV9wal4UYY%2F4.4.4.1%20Person.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8dff32a8-dd5a-46bd-b624-b4e867737a4b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Last updated at/by columns</p></figcaption></figure>

In the next section, we'll be covering [quick formulas](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/4.-adding-business-logic-and-formulae/quick-formula).
