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# Create a column type check

# Create a column type check {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Retrieve all records containing a specific column field type from all tables in an instance by selecting Create a new Column Type Check. The Column Type Check type implements the rule you created to iterate all records matching the target column field type.

## Before you begin

Role required: scan_admin

```
Before performing this task you must complete Create a check.
```

## Procedure

1. Select Create a new Column Type Check.  
   A New record form appears.
2. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Fields | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the check record. |
   | Application | Application that has the check record. |
   | Category | Category of the check record. |
   | Priority | Priority at which the findings should be resolved. |
   | Version | Current version of the check record. Note: If you want to update an already existing check, the Version field increments itself. |
   | Active | Option to activate this check record. |
   | Short Description | Mandatory description about the check records. |
   | Description | Additional information about the check records. |
   | Resolution Details | Guideline to avoid check to go off against one or more tables. |
   | Column Type | Column type queried for this check. |
   | Documentation URL | Documentation link for the check details. Note: A scan_user can't edit the Documentation URL field. |
   | Run Condition | Boolean field that determines if the check should be run. |
   | Column Type | Type of columns that will run. |
   | Script | Script that executes against each record in a table containing a field of the defined column type. |
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