Create your first table

Tables is a powerful visualization tool designed with usability in mind. In just a couple of clicks, create a table that stands out, grabs attention, and instantly tells your story. Let's get started.

How to create a table

1. Go to the Vizualist dashboard and select the project where you want to create your table.
2. Click the add_circle button.
3. Select Table from the Vizualist Templates list.
4. Enter the name for your table and click the Next button.
5. Choose one of the available data options: Try sample, Upload data, Google Sheets, Social Explorer, Blank, or Bulk upload.
   • Try sample — Helps you create a table by providing sample data. If you would like to explore Table, want to see how some table types look, or just need to create a table and update the data later, this step will lead you to a meaningful table in a single click.
   • Upload data — Allows you to upload your own data.
   • Google Sheets — Connects to your Google Sheets account so you can pull data directly. You'll be prompted to authenticate and grant access.
   • Social Explorer — Gives you access to all Census Bureau's Decennial Census and American Community Survey data.
   • Blank — Gives you the ability to create your table by entering data and editing it manually.
   • Bulk upload — Allows you to upload multiple datasets for tables at once.
6. Follow the next steps for the option you choose.