# Importing a Google Sheet to use as a Goal Column

To add a target or goal column to your report:

1. **Build and Preview Report**: Create and preview your table report in Hockeystack.
2. **Export as CSV**: Export the report to a CSV file.
3. **Import to Google Sheets**: Open Google Sheets and paste the CSV data.
4. **Align Breakdowns**: Ensure the breakdowns match between Google Sheets and the Hockeystack Report.
5. **Add Goal Column**: In Google Sheets, create a new column for your expected goal numbers.
6. **Publish Google Sheet**: Publish the Google Sheet and obtain the `sheetId`.
7. **Set Up Goal Column**:
   * In Hockeystack, select "Sheet" from the column definition options.
   * Paste the `sheetId`.
   * Specify the name of the column intended for measurement.
8. **Preview and Examine**: Click "Preview Report" to view the imported goal column alongside the progress column.

**Note**: Always edit both the report and Google Sheet simultaneously to keep them aligned.


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