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# Using a Data Table
#### Step 1: Add a Data Table
In Edit Mode, click the **Add** button in the top-right corner. From the dropdown menu, select **Data Table**.
#### Step 2: Configure the Table
In the **Create Data Table** panel, give your table a name and set the number of rows and columns you need. Then click **Create Table**.
#### Step 3: Enter data or select a cell to link
Your new empty table will appear on the dashboard. You can type static values directly into any cell, or select a cell to link it to a live data source.
To link a cell to live data, click the cell you want to populate (e.g. **B3**) and then click the **link icon** in the cell toolbar.
#### Step 4: Configure the Custom Block
The **Create Custom Block** panel will open on the right. Here you can:
* Choose your **Data Source Type** (e.g. Google Analytics 4)
* Give the custom block a **name** — this becomes a project datablock
* Select your **Database Connection**
Then click **Configure** to set up the query.
#### Step 5: Set Metrics, Dimensions & Filters
Under the **Configuration** section, set your desired **Date Range**, then scroll down to choose your **Metrics** (e.g. Active Users) and optionally add **Dimensions**, **Metric Filters**, **Dimension Filters**, and **Order By** settings.
When ready, click **Preview Data**.
#### Step 6: Preview and select your primary metric
After previewing, you'll see a **Data Preview** showing the results. Choose how to aggregate the data — either **Total** (sum all numeric values) or **Average** — then select the **primary metric** to display in the cell from the dropdown.
Click **Create Custom Block** to confirm.
#### Step 7: Save your dashboard
Your cell will now display live data pulled from your connected data source. The status bar at the bottom of the table will show **Ready** and indicate which datablock the cell is linked to. Click **Save** in the top-right to save your changes.