# instead of initial value in reports

Hi,
I'm trying to solve the following problem: When I create a report in Query Analyzer, in some columns, instead of the initial value(spaces) for some fields, there is the # sign.
Do you know from where does this issue come from? Is there an option inside the query analyzer to suppress this?
Thanks in advance,
George Ardeleanu

Hi George,
This is the default property of reports in BW. You see # instead of blank values in the data targets.
Are you using WAD (Web Application Designer) in your scenario. If yes, there is a solution to remove these #es from the report output. You just need to add a small html script in the html tab of the WAD.
Regards,
Yogesh

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