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# Count

## Create or edit a volume section (*Count*)

By adding a new section called *Count*, the page below will appear.

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This page will allow you to add the following :

| ***Type***            | Modify the section type while keeping the associated *Topic(s)*.                                                                                                   |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| ***Orientation***     | Choose how to display your section. Vertical (column), horizontal (row) or with the total integrated automatically (Main count / Sub count)                        |
| ***Counts - Topic***  | Associate one or more topic(s) or sub-topic(s) with the *Count*. You can click on the *Topic* name to access the list of all *Topics*. You can also add *Filters*. |
| ***Counts - Target*** | Choose the item you need to measure (number of posts, impressions, likes etc).                                                                                     |
| ***Counts - Label***  | Write the text associated with the numbers.                                                                                                                        |
| ***Add count***       | Add *Counts* associated with other topics or subtopics.                                                                                                            |
| ***Color***           | Choose the color section, which you can match with your *Timeline* or social media color.                                                                          |
| ***Icon***            | Choose the icon associated with the section.                                                                                                                       |
| ***Custom period***   | Option to activate if you want to give a specific period of time to your section that differs from the *Smartboard'*&#x73; one.                                    |

{% hint style="info" %}
You can mix several topics or sub-topics in the same *Count* by giving them the same label.
{% endhint %}

## Examples of volume section (count)

### 1. Volume of posts/engagement by social network

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### 2. Number of users

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