# Defining a primary key
A primary key dimension is a field which contains keys unique for each record. When you add dimensions to your Qommentary Writeback table, you will need to select one dimension to be used as the **primary key**.
To select a dimension to be used as a primary key, please follow these steps:
1\. Add a dimension to your table
2\. Expand the dimension's properties\
3\. Click on the switch control to select dimension as **Primary key dimension**
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Be aware of any additional dimensions added which could split the primary key dimension forcing it to display duplicated values - thus breaking the primary key purpose.
In that case, consider creating a **composite key**.
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### Using a single dimension
When the dimension chosen to act as a primary key displays unique records in the table, then selecting a single dimension is sufficient.
Example:\
### Using a composite dimension
When a single dimension cannot produce unique records, then a composite dimension must be created.
Example:\
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You may hide the column if you do not wish to display it in your table.
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