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Using variables > Editing variables >

Displaying a snapshot of values for categories in a variable

You can display a snapshot of the counts and percentages of the categories in a variable in the Edit Variable dialog box. As you add, combine, or band categories in a variable, you can update the counts to see the results of your changes.

Note: Another way to display snapshot information for a variable is to use The Variable Preview Pane.

Displaying counts for a variable

► In the Variables pane, double-click the variable, or from the menu, choose:

Variables > Edit Variable

This opens the Edit Variable window. The category values are updated and displayed in the Count and Percent columns.

Updating counts for a variable

When you edit categories in a way that changes the counts, for example, by combining a categories into a single new category, the values in the Count and Percent columns are displayed as ??. To update the values:

► From the menu, choose:

Categories > Update Counts

or choose the Update Counts button: