> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.phocassoftware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.phocassoftware.com/flex-modes/flex-modes.md).

# Flex Modes

Phocas’s new business intelligence experience lets you explore your business data, from grid-based exploration to flexible analysis and visualizations.

Flex Modes is designed to make analysis more direct and flexible. It makes customization part of the default workflow, so you work directly in the grid as you explore your data.

[See this quick comparison](/analytics/understand-the-analytics-changes.md) of Analytics and Flex Modes to learn about the differences.

Use the search box to quickly find what you’re looking for or browse the full list of pages in the menu on the left.

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Take a tour of Flex Modes</strong></td><td>Get familiar with the layout and explore the functionality</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Explore your data</strong></td><td>Filter the data, view transactions and create charts</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Change your analysis</strong></td><td>Switch views and modes, and change the data that displays in the grid</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Customize the grid</strong></td><td>Work with the data, add columns and conditional formatting, create a nested view, and more</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save and share your work</strong></td><td>Export data for use elsewhere, save favorite views and create alerts</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Want to know what's new? [Read our release notes](/other-information/release-notes.md)

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