# Initial configuration of the component

This topic describes how to quickly configure the Results Table (BETA Enhancements) component so that it can begin to display query results.

When you first add a Results Table (BETA Enhancements) component to a page, it displays a message asking that an initial configuration is required for the component to function:

To initially configure the Results Table (BETA Enhancements) component:

1. After adding the component to a page, click its .... button and then click Preferences. The component edit view is displayed.
2. Select from the available data sources in the drop-down list, and then click Update data source to bind your selection to the component.

3. In the Attribute sets list, check one or more attributes to display.
4. Click Save Preferences to apply your changes.
5. Click OK In the Status message.

6. Click Return to Full Page to return to the Results Table (BETA Enhancements) end-user view.

When you return to the end-user view, you should see the table populated with records.

After the initial configuration, you can later make more advanced the configuration changes to suit your application.