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title: "How to Export a Custom Data Type"
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# How to Export a Custom Data Type

To export a custom Data Type:

1.  Ensure you are on the **Custom Data Types** tab.
2.  Locate the Custom Data Type you want to export.
3.  On the far right of the row, click the more options menu.  
      
    ![](https://docs.spirion.com/Content/Resources/Images/Assets/5.0%20Images/DataTypes55_571x163.png)
4.  Click **Export**.  
      
    ![](https://docs.spirion.com/Content/Resources/Images/Assets/5.0%20Images/DataTypes56_578x204.png)
5.  The data file is exported to your local computer as an XML file.  
      
    ![](https://docs.spirion.com/Content/Resources/Images/Assets/5.0%20Images/DataTypes61.png)