> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xsiam/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/investigation-and-response/build-xql-queries/how-to-build-xql-queries/useful-xql-user-interface-features.md).

# Useful XQL user interface features

The user interface contains several useful features for querying data and viewing results:

* **XQL query**: Define your query parameters. The field provides suggestions and definitions as you type.

  <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>Dataset schema changes can take time to appear in autocomplete suggestions.</p></div>

  <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><h3>Tip</h3><p>When creating XQL queries, you can:</p><ul><li>Use the arrow keys to navigate suggestions and definitions.</li><li>Press <strong>Enter</strong> or <strong>Tab</strong> to select a suggestion.</li><li>Press <strong>Shift</strong>+<strong>Enter</strong> for a new line, or <strong>Esc</strong> to close suggestions.</li></ul></div>
* **Translate to XQL**: Converts Splunk queries to XQL syntax. Enable this option to display **SPL query** and **XQL query** fields.
* **Query Results**: View, filter, and visualize results after you run a query.
* **XQL Helper**: Describes common stage commands and provides examples.
* **Query Library**: Contains predefined queries. You can save, manage, and share personal queries. For more information, see [Manage your personal query library](/cortex-xsiam/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/investigation-and-response/build-xql-queries/manage-your-personal-query-library.md).
* **Schema**: Lists each result-set field, its data type, descriptive text, and dataset.
  * For dataset queries, it lists fields from every involved dataset.
  * For data model queries, it lists data model fields.


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## Querying This Documentation
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```
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```

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