# Distinct values By default, Interactive Reports queries data with the SQL `SELECT DISTINCT` statement when no `GROUP BY` is used in the SQL query. This SQL statement returns only distinct (different) values, which may require an extensive sorting operation in the database. To stop the query from returning distinct values, clear the **Select Distinct** option in the Query Settings dialog box. Your setting of the **Select Distinct** option is saved with your report. For example, if you clear **Select Distinct** then save and close your report, this option will be cleared when you reopen the report. **Note:** If you are logged in as an administrator, you can right click on the toolbar and select **View SQL** to verify if `DISTINCT` is a part of the SQL statement. If you want to clear the **Select Distinct** option by default for new reports, ask your system administrator to review the **Administer Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics** document for further information. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pentaho.com/pba/pentaho-interactive-reports-cp/build-large-reports/distinct-values-build-large-reports-in-pir.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.