# Allow Export

The **Allow Export** feature enables users to export record lists to Excel. With this functionality, users can easily extract selected data in Excel format and save it, **supporting up to 200,000 records in a single export.** This capability is highly beneficial for data analysis and report generation, providing users with a powerful tool to efficiently manage critical information.

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### :small\_orange\_diamond: Steps to Enable Allow Export

1. Activate the **Allow Export** toggle button.

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**If you’re exporting a large volume of data or performing complex operations through a DataSource**, you can reduce the **Batch Size** to lessen system load. Reducing the batch size decreases the amount of data processed at once, improving the stability of the export process.
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2. Once enabled, an Excel icon will appear at the top of the data table, allowing users to export the data.

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### :small\_orange\_diamond: Execution Screen

1. When the export feature is enabled in the Builder, an Excel icon appears at the top-right of the list. Clicking the icon opens the Export Data modal.

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2. If there are columns you want to exclude from the export, uncheck them before proceeding. Once ready, click the Download Excel button to begin the export.

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If the export data **exceeds 200,000 records**, only the first 200,000 records will be included. **The excess will be excluded.**
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3. After the export completes, a **`.xls` file** is downloaded automatically. The modal will close a few seconds later. **The file name will match the title of the list.**

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