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title: "Assigning data to the listing or payroll report"
slug: "how-do-i-assign-data-to-the-listing-payroll-report"
description: "Add a title, category, and fields to a new listing or payroll report definition, ready to save and run."
updated: 2026-07-29T09:11:13Z
published: 2026-06-10T11:26:21Z
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# Assigning data to the listing or payroll report

## To assign data

1. Navigate to either the **List** **Definition** tab or **Payroll Listing** tab. **Go to iQ:** Reports window > New button > Report Type: Listing Report > Create Listing Report Definition window **OR** Reports window > New button > Report Type: Payroll Report > Create Payroll Report Definition window
2. Enter the **Title** of the report.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The report cannot be saved unless you enter a title.
3. Select the **Category** you wish to assign the report.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** If no category is selected, the report automatically appears in the Uncategorised category.
4. Select the desired field in the **Available Fields** pane.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The field selection for periodic information can be taken from the Payslip form. It allows you to report on exactly what was in the pay period and includes Starter and Leaver indicators.

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5. Click the **Add >** button. The field name appears in the **Selected Fields** pane.
6. Repeat the process as many times as desired using either the **Add >** or **Insert >** buttons.
7. Save and run the report.