> ## About the report design environment

> BIRT Report Designer provides a flexible environment that meets the needs of both beginning report developers and experienced report developers who want the power of programming. It provides the following features:

> | Report templates that include instructions to help new report developers get started quickly

> | Customizable views that enable report developers to tailor the environment to their style of working

> | User-friendly tools for designing, debugging, and previewing reports

> | Sample reports that demonstrate how to use various product features

> | Accessibility features, such as access to all report design functionality from the keyboard instead of the mouse

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