# Previewing tables in a dataset


You can preview each individual data table within a dataset. When you choose a data table to preview, a read-only preview of the table appears in a new tab in the data preview section. You can have multiple table preview tabs open at once.

You can only preview tables that you have access to in a dataset. If a table doesn't appear in the top half of the data preparation space, you can't preview the table.

The **Dataset** tab contains all transformations, like new columns or filters. Table preview tabs don't show any of your transforms.

**To preview a data table**

1. On the Quick homepage, choose **Data** at left.

1. In the **Data** tab, choose the dataset that you want, and choose **Edit dataset**.

1. Choose the data table that you want to preview, choose the down arrow to open the menu, and choose **Show table preview**.