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Changing field aggregation

You can change the basic fields defaults in your dataset.

The following steps demonstrate how to change the default aggregation function from Sum to Average for the field life_expectancy in the dataset World Life Expectancy [data source: main.world_life_expectancy].

  1. On the main navigation bar, click DATA.

    The Data view opens, displaying the Datasets tab.

  2. In the left navigation menu, click samples.
  3. In the Datasets area, select World Life Expectancy (samples.world_life_expectancy).
  4. In the Dataset Detail menu, select Fields.
  5. In the Fields interface, select EDIT FIELDS.
  6. Under Measures, find the field life_expectancy and click the (down arrow) icon on its right side.
  7. Click the Edit (pencil) icon.

    The Edit Field Parameters window modal opens.

  8. Change Default Aggregation from Sum to Average, and click APPLY.
  9. Under Dataset: World Life Expectancy, click SAVE.

As a result of this change, all new visuals created from this dataset will automatically use the new aggregation.