This book was not written with the intention of providing a syntax reference manual, nor is there any intent to completely describe all aspects of the REPORT procedure. Rather, this book was written to assist new PROC REPORT programmers in getting started, while at the same time providing techniques that I have found to be useful to more advanced users of the procedure. Because we do not all approach problems in the same way, it is likely that others will find alternate solutions to many of the reporting problems discussed in this book. The book is divided into three primary parts. Part 1 provides a step-by-step introduction to PROC REPORT and is designed to be read linearly by someone who is unfamiliar with the procedure. Those familiar with the procedure might wish to scan these chapters quickly. Part 2 includes many of the more advanced options and concepts associated with the procedure. This section of the book is designed to be used as much as a reference manual as an instructional guide. A number of the techniques discussed in this section have been known to cause a fair amount of consternation to those attempting to figure out the procedure on their own. Part 3 incorporates the options and statements described in the first two parts into a series of examples that highlight many of the extended capabilities of PROC REPORT. This part includes a discussion of a few ODS statements and options that might be useful to a PROC REPORT programmer. This section also includes a more in-depth look at the PROC REPORT process itself, especially as it relates to the execution of compute blocks.