# Output Format

When the job is a Crystal Report, the scheduler can output reports in the following formats:

- Crystal Report - suitable for scheduling long running reports. Produces exactly the same output as running the report interactively.
- Portable Document Format (PDF) - suitable for emailing reports, the recipient does not need a sign on to Ripplestone or a copy of Crystal Reports. Recipient requires Acrobat Reader which is available as a free download.
- Microsoft Excel Format - suitable for emailing reports or for performing additional manipulation of report data in Excel. The recipient does not need a sign on to Ripplestone or a copy of Crystal Reports. Recipient must have a copy of Excel.
- Comma Separated Values (CSV) - suitable for use in a situation where formatting is not important. CSV files are just text and be opened in any text editor such as Notepad.
- Text - suitable for use in a situation where formatting is not important and you need the data in an unformated file.