# Data entry & simulations in reading view

Learn how you can perform manual data entry and instant what-if simulations right from the reading mode in Microsoft Power BI. Inforiver allows you to: 

(a) Enter data in formats such as number, text, date, single/multi-select and more

(b) Perform budgeting and allocations

(c) Perform top-down and bottom-up simulations

(d) Run variance analysis instantly in a few clicks, and visualize them using in-built templates 

(e) Add notes, leverage conditional formatting, Top N and export the results as PDF or Excel

Note that the changes won't be saved and can be shared with other users only by exporting the file.

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> ## **Related resources**
>
> #### Feature highlights
>
> [Input and edit data in Power BI](https://inforiver.com/input-edit-data-powerbi/)
>
> [Planning, budgeting & forecasting in Power BI](https://inforiver.com/plan-budget-forecast-powerbi/)
>
> #### User guide
>
> [What-if analysis & simulations](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/7.-planning-budgeting-and-forecasting/what-if-analysis-and-simulations)
>
> [Insert manual input columns](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/4.-adding-business-logic-and-formulae/insert-manual-input-columns)
>
> [Budgeting & allocations](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/7.-planning-budgeting-and-forecasting/budgeting-and-allocations)
>
> #### Blogs
>
> [5 types of manual data entry options in your Power BI table/matrix](https://inforiver.com/blog/writeback/5-types-manual-data-entry-powerbi-table-matrix/)
>
> [5 ways to run dynamic what-if simulations in Power BI ](https://inforiver.com/blog/general/5-ways-to-run-dynamic-what-if-simulations-in-power-bi/)
>
> [Input & edit sales forecasts in a Power BI report](https://inforiver.com/blog/general/input-edit-sales-forecasts-in-a-power-bi-report/)
>
> [Forecasting multiple items with seasonality in Power BI](https://inforiver.com/blog/general/forecast-multiple-items-with-seasonality-power-bi/)


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