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# Configure data columns

# Configure data columns {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 3, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Configure data columns to include table fields or scripted content in your report. Format scripted content as text or HTML.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_grc_doc_design.admin or sn_audit.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the Data columns related list.
2. Select New.
3. Review the Content configuration field.  
   This read-only field contains the name of the associated content configuration. To preview the record, select the information icon.
4. In the Type field, select Column or Script.
5. If you selected Column, in the Column field, select the field that you want to include.  
   A tree view displays the fields available from the selected table. Expand the folders as needed and select the required field.
6. If you selected Script, configure the scripted column.
   1. In the Content type field, select the format of the content.  
      {#configure-data-columns__table_configure-data-columns-content-type__entry__2}

      | Selection | Result |
      |-|-|
      | Text | Returns the scripted content as text. This value is selected by default. Existing scripted data columns continue to return text. For example: `return targetRecordGr.getDisplayValue();` |
      | HTML | Returns the scripted content as HTML. For example: ``return `<h1>${targetRecordGr.getDisplayValue()}</h1>`;`` |
      [Table 1. Content type values]

      {#configure-data-columns__table_configure-data-columns-content-type}  
      Important:  
      HTML scripted data columns are supported only when the content configuration is used in a content block. They aren't available when the content configuration is used in a table.
   2. In the Column name field, enter a name for the scripted data column.
   3. In the Script field, enter a script that returns the content.
7. Select Submit.

## What to do next

To continue configuring your report, see [Configure intermediate filters](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JXLJcxcWIOxENquypZwpQQ "Set up filters for intermediate data relationship nodes based on the selected data relationship in the content configuration. This confirms only relevant information is displayed, making reports clear and actionable.").