Both the Horizontal and Vertical Event Overview exports pull from the same source data. However, they are formatted differently, which can make them appear inconsistent.
In particular, you may notice that the Vertical file contains more detailed shift data, while the Horizontal file presents a more simplified view.
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Key Difference in Structure
Horizontal Format (Simplified View)
The horizontal file presents event data in a single-row format per event, with one combined “Shift” field.
Fields included:
Date
Name
Event ID
Department
Venue
Client
Event Time
Guest Count
Address
Uniform
Admin Notes
Salesperson
Staff Totals
Shift
👉 Best for: quick viewing and sharing a high-level summary of events
Vertical Format (Detailed View)
The vertical file presents event data in a more detailed structure, especially for shifts.
Fields included:
Date
Name
Event ID
Department
Venue
Client
Event Time
Guest Count
Address
Uniform
Admin Notes
Salesperson
Staff Totals
Shift 1
Shift 2
Shift 3
👉 Best for: reviewing shift-level details and performing deeper analysis
Key Data Differences
While most fields are the same across both files, the main difference is how shift data is displayed:
➤ Horizontal File
Uses a single “Shift” column
Shift information may be combined or summarized
➤ Vertical File
Breaks shifts into multiple columns:
Shift 1
Shift 2
Shift 3
Provides more granular visibility per shift
⚠️ Why One File Looks Like It Has More Data
The Vertical file may appear to have more data, but this is because:
Shift details are split into multiple fields
Data is presented in a more expanded format
The Horizontal file is not missing data—it simply:
Combines shift information into a single field
Prioritizes readability over detail
Summary
Both files pull from the same source data
The difference is in how the data is displayed
Horizontal = simplified, compact view
Vertical = detailed, shift-level breakdown