# Total mode

Total mode is the simplest mode available, giving you the most basic view, focusing on the total values. This mode is particularly useful when you have multiple measures selected.

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## Period mode in Summary view <a href="#totalmode-periodmodeinsummaryview" id="totalmode-periodmodeinsummaryview"></a>

In Summary view, the grid displays the relevant time unit (day/month/year) within the current period, plus a total column. If more than one measure is selected, more columns will display.

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## Period mode in a filtered view <a href="#totalmode-periodmodeinafilteredview" id="totalmode-periodmodeinafilteredview"></a>

When you select a dimension, the grid displays columns for the active properties (such as **Code** and **Name**) for that dimension plus the **Total** column.

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## Example of Total mode <a href="#totalmode-exampleoftotalmode" id="totalmode-exampleoftotalmode"></a>

Use Total mode to view the total number of products sold this year to date (YTD).

1. Click **Mode** > **Total**.
2. Click the **Product** dimension.
3. Click **Measures** > **Quantity** and clear any other selected measures.
4. Click **Period** > **FYTD**. The grid updates to display the quantity sold of each product so far this year.

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