# Table - Time series

* The time series feature helps you view your data chronologically by date, facilitating comparisons with other datasets.

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* To begin, click on the Time series toggle of the Table chart settings.
* When first turning on the Time series mode, all columns shall be hidden, you can[ show those columns](/docs/dashboard/widget-types/table/table-hide-show-column.md) again manually.
* You have to set the specific Date and the Column for the Time series mode.

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* In the **Date** section, click on the dropdown box to select the available **Date** data.

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* The filter tag will be auto-applied with Recent 7 days as the default option.

{% hint style="info" %}
The Sort feature will be auto-applied Ascending to the selected Date.
{% endhint %}

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* Next, choose the specific Column(s) to use as the Metrics.

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* You can change to other [Formula](/docs/dashboard/footer-formula.md) options by clicking on its dropdown box.

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* You can click on the 🖊 icon and then the Format button to [customize](/docs/dashboard/custom-column-configuration.md) that column.

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* Toggle on Show totals to see the totals of each column.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can add and edit the filter tags, and show any hidden columns to customize your Table in Time series mode.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Click the Save changes button to confirm your Table - Time series mode setup.
{% endhint %}

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><a href="/pages/kVSfLDd0TwKqRQl3sxeC">Table chart - Time series - Compare to the past</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="/pages/b6mDsVzrxewJMU2KUPG7">Table chart - Time series with Group by</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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