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# Updating the data table display

You can edit the data table display directly in the dashboard panel.

* **Sorting Column Data**

  To change the sort order data under a column, click the drop-down arrow in the header and choose **Sort Ascending** or **Sort Descending**. You can also hide one or more columns by disabling the appropriate check boxes next to the column names.
* **Adjusting Column Width**

  You can adjust the width of a column by clicking the right border of the column header and dragging it to the right or left. Release the mouse button when you are done.
* **Moving Columns**

  To move the placement of a column, click and drag the column to the appropriate location in the data table.
* **Paginating**

  The pagination feature allows you to page through a large number of records.


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