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# Add variable or question columns to a Platform Analytics list

# Add variable or question columns to a Platform Analytics list {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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You can create a list data visualization with variables or questions as columns based on a data source or table that has variables associated with it. For example, if an item has a variable called
Storage, you can create a list that has a column for the values in this variable.

## Before you begin

You need a List visualization with a data source that is a table with a predefined condition. For information about creating a List, see [Create a Platform Analytics list visualization](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3oHOG8uMKWQuO2wK3CjPcw "Create a list of table records that can be drilled down to from chart interactions. List visualizations display table data in columns. By default, the columns match the default list view of the table.").

Role required: Anyone with access to data can create a visualization of that data on any dashboard that they can edit. Users with the itil, report_user, admin, or viz_creator role can create a visualization in the Visualization Designer. When you create a visualization in the Visualization Designer, it is saved to the Library. For more information on access, see [Report_view access control](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8n9OBOfn~tEm2c3Rc8uYFQ "The report_view operation is a record type ACL that restricts access to data visualizations and Core UI reports. Only users who have one of the required roles can view visualizations that contain the restricted resource.") and [Platform Analytics roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9DexzqdJbtnHOvqfQwdBqg "Platform Analytics has both unique roles and roles from other applications that apply to it.").

## Procedure

1. Create a Platform Analytics List or open one for editing.
2. Verify that it has a data source with a predefined condition.  
   In the editing page for the data source, open the Filters section and see if you have any choices for the Predefined conditions field.  

3. In the Presentation section of the configuration panel, expand Columns and rows and select +Add.
4. Select all of the currently displayed columns that you want to keep.  
   If you add a column without doing this first, all the default columns are removed.
5. At the end of the list of fields, expand the arrow next to Variables or Questions.  
   Depending on system configuration, you can add fields from tables that extend the selected table.
6. In the Variables or Questions column, select the boxes next to the variables or questions that you want to add to the visualization.  
   The variables or questions you check are added to the list of selected columns.
7. Select Apply.
8. Select Save.