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Understanding summary row

Explains how the summary row aggregates key metrics and its availability.

Written by Igor Simovic

Summary

The summary row provides instant totals and averages for all visible campaigns, ad sets, or ads in your table. It helps you understand overall performance at a glance. Located at the bottom of the table, it updates automatically based on current filters and visible columns.

How It Works

The summary row is a fixed footer that calculates totals and averages based on all visible rows. It respects filters, date ranges, and column visibility.

  • Summed metrics include Spend, Revenue, Impressions, Clicks, etc.

  • Averaged metrics use weighted averages — like CTR, ROAS, CPC, CPM.

  • Some columns do not show summaries — like status, names, results, or IDs.

It always stays visible when scrolling, and updates in real time.

Before You Begin

  • Ensure campaigns are visible in your current view

  • Summary only reflects visible rows and filtered data is excluded

  • Some columns do not support summarization

Viewing the Summary Row

  • Find it at the bottom of the table

  • Look for the row labeled "Campaigns: XX or ad sets/ads"

  • It remains fixed when scrolling vertically

Reading Summary Values

  • Summed metrics examples:

    • Spend, Revenue, Impressions, Clicks, Conversions

  • Averaged metrics examples:

    • CTR = Total Clicks / Total Impressions

    • CPC = Total Spend / Total Clicks

    • ROAS = Total Revenue / Total Spend

    • CPM = (Total Spend / Total Impressions) × 1000

  • Non-summarized columns examples: Names, IDs, Status, Result column, Platform

Using Summary Row for Analysis

  • Quick checks: Total spend, total conversions, overall ROAS

  • Filtered comparison: Compare results between Draft vs Published

  • Completeness: Use row count to confirm all expected data is included

Understanding Summary Calculations

  • Weighted averages ensure large campaigns influence the result correctly

  • Zeros are included in totals; missing/null values are excluded

  • Divide-by-zero results show as "—"

Use Cases / Troubleshooting

  • Reviewing spend across multiple ad accounts

  • Seeing performance impact after applying filters

  • Catching errors in filters by reviewing row count

  • Comparing performance over two date ranges

FAQs

Q: Why do some columns not show values?

A: Columns that don’t support aggregation, like status, name, ID, or results, won’t display summary values.

Q: Does it include hidden rows?

A: No. It only reflects rows currently visible after filters are applied.

Q: Why is ROAS different from an average?

A: It uses weighted logic, total revenue divided by total spend.

Q: How do I confirm everything is counted?

A: Check the label that says "Summary of X campaigns/ad sets/ads", it reflects the count of visible rows.

Q: Does it update automatically?

A: Yes. Any changes to filters, columns, or date ranges immediately update the summary row.

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