Figure 22. The additional settings for a goal and funnel The "Required step" checkbox can affect the number of goal conversions in the Funnel Visualization report. When selected, visitors who complete the goal with- out starting at the first step in the defined funnel will not be shown as completing the goal in the funnel visualization report. However, the conversion will be recor- ded in other conversion reports. Warning Google Analytics will "backfill" your predefined funnels. For example, if you have a four-step funnel, and a visitor completes only the first step and the