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Apply a custom period

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Apply a custom period
Custom periods are temporary date ranges used for analysis without being saved. See how to apply them to review specific timeframes, like a sales promotion. Custom periods can include full months, partial months, or a custom range of dates, depending on the available period types in the database.

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