# How to read or search data from Data Tables?

Data Tables are a robust data storage options for configuration and other datasets. You can reference them and use these to lookup information based on the conversation / guide context. 

### Supported Operations

| **Operation** | **Function**                                                |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| Lookup        | Allows you to find a single record using a key value query  |
| Search        | Allows you to find multiple records using a key value query |
| Get All       | Allows you to get all the values in the data table          |

 

### Using in the flow

You can use the data tables with the Data Table Add On. 

When you drag the node you can put it as a step in the flow. In the right panel for the configuration you can choose the Table name, Operation, Output Field and Query. 

Note: In the query you can use parameters from the context to lookup values.

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