Customize portal report layout

Is it possible to customize the report layout ?
I don't want a plain table layout.
Can someone tell me where I can find documentation on how to customize portal report layout?
Thank U.
Regards Cecilie

Hi,
You can customize the Report Layout by using
the Custom option in the Report Layout section
while creating the Report.
It allows to write your own HTML code to define the Layout.
The three Layout options which can be used are:
Tabular
Form
Custom
Hope this Helps
Thanks
Vineet

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