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5. Quick Start

5.1 Open the task pane

Microsoft Excel ribbon → Add‑ins → anuboXBRL. The task pane appears on the right.

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5.2 Load a report

  • In Company & Reports, choose a company and report date (closing date).

  • Click Load.

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5.3 Insert a label and a value

  • Go to Report Data – Items.

  • Select a concept (e.g., Revenue) and a period (instant = single date; duration = date range).

  • Select a cell in the sheet and click Insert Label or Insert Value.

Reader: inserts the final number. Analyzer: inserts a dynamic formula that recalculates.

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5.4 Create a table

  • Open Report Data – Tables.

  • Pick a link role (the layout of a table inside the report).

  • Optionally choose axes/members (breakdowns like region/product) and period pairs (e.g., Q vs PY).

  • Click Insert Table.

Reader: writes static, properly scaled values. Analyzer: writes dynamic formulas for labels and values.

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