How to turn a KPI table into a readable HTML report
An HTML report can make a small KPI table easier to share and read outside the original dashboard. It should preserve the numbers and definitions while improving presentation.
Start with the right material.
- What you provide
- one small readable KPI table plus the user's report title.
- The intended result
- Create a static HTML report preserving metric labels, values and reporting period.
How the workflow works.
Use clear headings, units and a visible reporting period. Keep any explanatory notes attached to the relevant figures and avoid presenting decorative indicators as new calculated metrics.
What to check in the result.
Open the generated file and compare every KPI with the source. Check readable contrast and table structure, and make sure the report's scope is clear before forwarding it.
Open the HTML example in a browser and inspect its values and structure. Review the generated content against your source before sharing it, and preserve the original data for comparison.
Learn from the worked example.
Use the downloadable example to understand the shape of the result. Compare it with the source example, then apply the same factual checks to the material you provide for your own task.
The supplied example is illustrative. It is not a recorded run on your data.
Download the example ↓Use it with your own material.
- Open the source you want to work with and activate WebAct on that tab.
- Copy the task from the hero, add any required fields or preferences, and review the proposed actions.
- Compare the first result with your source. Ask for a specific correction or refinement where needed.