Understanding Natural Language Reporting in EveryAction
Natural Language Reporting Overview
Natural Language Reporting is a Que skill that lets you build a custom report, or ask a one-off question about your data, in plain language. Instead of pulling and stitching together multiple reports, you describe what you want and Que builds it. You can ask for specific columns, filters, totals (such as minimum, maximum, average, first and last), sorts and group-bys. For example, you could ask, "Show me contributions over $1,000 paid by check this year, with check number and check date included." Que applies your filters, adds the columns you asked for plus useful defaults like contribution ID, and shows the filters it applied, summary statistics and sample records with your report.
You can also use the same skill to get quick answers without building a formal report. Ask for the average, minimum or maximum gift size for a date range, or look up a specific detail, such as the middle name of the donor with the second largest contribution in 2024.
To get started, open Que and type your request. When you're happy with the report, use the export button to download it as a CSV or TSV file. Exports run as a job, which may take a few seconds to a minute for large reports, and the finished file appears under My Export Files.
Natural Language Reporting currently covers contributions and basic contact data. Review the articles below to learn how to build a report, ask a quick question, and export your results.
Feature Availability
Natural Language Reporting is available to EveryAction customers who use Que. It uses Que credits, like other Que skills, and is subject to the credit limits on your plan.
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