# Create an annotation group for sharing with other users

This task assumes you are in the transformation canvas of the PDI client.

If you want to share your annotation group with other users, select **Shared** and ensure the annotation group has a unique name. Once you click **Apply**, the group will be available to other users for creating PDI jobs by selecting from the **Shared** menu in the Annotate Stream step.

1. Complete steps 1-3 in the [Use the Annotate Stream step](/pdia-data-integration/10.2-data-integration/advanced-topics-pentaho-data-integration-overview/work-with-the-streamlined-data-refinery/use-the-streamlined-data-refinery/building-blocks-for-the-sdr/using-the-annotate-stream-step/use-the-annotate-stream-step.md).
2. Select **Shared**, then click on the **Add Annotation Group** (Plus Sign) next to the drop-down field.
3. Enter a name for your annotation group in the **Shared** field, and then click **Select Fields** to begin creating annotations to populate the group. See steps 6-8 in [Use the Annotate Stream Step](/pdia-data-integration/10.2-data-integration/advanced-topics-pentaho-data-integration-overview/work-with-the-streamlined-data-refinery/use-the-streamlined-data-refinery/building-blocks-for-the-sdr/using-the-annotate-stream-step/use-the-annotate-stream-step.md) for more information on selecting and annotating fields.

   ![Shared annotation group](/files/kClB05EvnWP3Q1pwNVKK)
4. When you are done, click **Apply** to save your annotations.


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