💈Column Descriptors

What are Column Descriptors?

Add descriptors to columns to guide your data processing. Each time you save a descriptor, the destination schema is updated in real-time.

Step 1: Adding a Column Descriptor

1. In the Review screen, select Add Descriptor, located directly below the column header field.

2. When you select the Descriptor, the instructions box will open on the right.

3. In the box, describe how your data should be cleaned.

4. Select Save. Column descriptions are applied to the entire Wrangler once saved.

The column descriptor will update from Add Descriptor to Edit Descriptor.

Step 2: Applying the Descriptor

1. To apply the changes to your current file, select Retry.

Step 3: Editing a Descriptor

1. Descriptors can be modified by selecting Edit Descriptor.

2. Update the instructions.

3. Select Save.

Note: Math, date functions, JSON, and formulas are not currently supported.