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Proper documentation of tables and columns provides the foundational context required for formal semantic modeling. This initial step is essential for translating technical database structures into familiar business concepts and is critical for data governance, user understanding, and effective analytics. This guide will show you how to do it.

Document tables

For each table in your data model, you can configure the following fields:
Always specify the granularity of each row in your table description. This helps analysts understand the level of detail in the data and prevents misinterpretation during analysis.
To Document tables, go to Domains > Select a Domain > Data Sources > Tables.
The table is listed with the Display name and Description highlighted

Document columns

To document columns, click on the table’s name. A new page will open, displaying a list of all the columns in the table. You can configure the following fields:
The column is listed with the Display name and the Descrption highlighted

Next steps

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