What type of Salesforce report provides the most detailed view of record data?

A Matrix report provides the most detailed view of record data in Salesforce. This type of report enables users to summarize data in multiple dimensions. Using both rows and columns, it allows for cross-referencing metrics, which is particularly useful for comparing related data across various categories.

For instance, if you're analyzing sales data, a Matrix report can display sales performance across different products while at the same time breaking it down by regions or sales representatives. This flexibility in organizing and presenting complex data makes Matrix reports the go-to choice when a comprehensive analysis is needed.

While Tabular, Summary, and Joined reports each serve their purpose, they do not provide the same level of detail and multidimensional perspective that a Matrix report does. Tabular reports are great for straightforward data lists, Summary reports allow grouping and summarizing within a single dimension, and Joined reports provide a way to display data from multiple report types but lack the depth in comparisons offered by Matrix reports.