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title: "Unit Types Module"
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> ℹ️ **Where is this module?**
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> ℹ️ This module is usually in the **Configuration **tab of the application

> Macro (toc)

The Unit Types module is where you specify the units of measurement for labelling data.For example, you can specify a unit type to use with an attribute or a tag.

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ Applying a unit type label to data does not scale or transform the data in any way.

# Layout of the Unit Types Module

# Adding a Unit Type

1. In the Unit Types module click **Insert** to open the Insert Unit Type dialog.
2. Enter a description of the unit in the **Name** field and the unit symbol in the **Symbol** field
3. Click **Save** to save your changes.

# Viewing the Tags that Use a Unit Type

- In the Unit Types module, select the unit you want to view and click the **More Infomation** button beside the unit symbol.

A list of the tags using that unit will be displayed. From this list, you can open the tag details form in read-only mode.

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ If a unit type is being used by a tag, you cannot delete the unit type.

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