.. _upload-dataset-quick:

Upload a Dataset with the Management Console
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Go to the Dataset View
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.. figure:: ./img/datasetViewIcon.png


Click + New Dataset
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.. figure:: ./img/newDatasetButton.png

Click Upload File (JSON/CSV)
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.. tip:: You'll need to have your dataset ready as either a CSV or a JSON.
    If using JSON, the data should be a JSON array of objects. See :ref:`here<data_prep>` for examples.
.. figure:: ./img/uploadFIle.png


Give Your Dataset A Unique Name
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LightTag will choose a name based on the file you uploaded.

Preview Your Data
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Click on the preview Dataset button. LightTag will show you the data you uploaded in a Table. Take a look, make sure everything is as you expected. 

.. figure:: ./img/previewDatasetButton.png

.. figure:: ./img/previewDataset.png

   LightTag displays the contents of your Dataset. Find the field (column) that had the text you want to label 

Select The Content Field
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Exit the preview page and return to the Dataset upload dialog. LightTag will show you the available fields. Choose the field with the text
you want to annotate. That's the **Content Field**

.. figure:: ./img/chooseContentField.png

Press Create Dataset
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That's It