# Global Configuration and Data Management
Apply settings and manage variables that affect all tables in the project.
Step 1: Open Global Config Settings via the corresponding button to apply options across all tables.
Step 2: Set global filters or a weight variable if available.
Step 3: To review or transform data, visit the Data Panel and select Review Variables.
Step 4: Adjust variable groupings by ungrouping, regrouping, or renaming as needed.
Step 5: Apply transformations by grouping variable codes and specifying question types.
Step 6: Click Apply Transforms to commit your changes and make new groups available in the workspace.
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