> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.impler.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.impler.io/features/column-description.md).

# Column Description

Users filling excel sheet often get's confused with "What value will go into this column?", "In which format I need to add phone number?", "What format to follow for date?", etc. We can answer these user questions with Column Descriptions.

### How to provide column description?

`Description` input is available in Column Details Form, which get's opened by clicking on `Validations` Button.

<figure><img src="/files/tRe5CEGDHYsw58fyvPp2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Open Column Details Form</p></figcaption></figure>

Or by clicking on `Edit` Column button.

<figure><img src="/files/2MPA5VJGwckbgsUFDgHs" alt=""><figcaption><p>Open Column Edit Form</p></figcaption></figure>

Which opens column modal which has input for column description.

<figure><img src="/files/YOK0izG3di5kZs1mPAPt" alt=""><figcaption><p>Providing column description</p></figcaption></figure>

### How column description works?

Provided column description gets visible in review step while showing imported data to user.

It's possible to change border of tooltip by providing primaryColor while opening import widget.

<figure><img src="/files/S1enTY9p2I33F2uZHbPo" alt=""><figcaption><p>Showing column description to user</p></figcaption></figure>

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If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments. Feel free to reach out to us over [**Discord**](https://discord.impler.io). We’re constantly improving to deliver the best Data Importer for your product, and we value your input.


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