# Creating a section

A section is used to group resources and data types together.

## Procedure

1. Click Create new in the top-right corner.

   ![Create new menu expanded.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/api-designer-user-guide/Resources/images/shows_the_menu_to_create_definition_elements_and_components.png)
2. Click Section.
3. Enter a Name for your section, Contacts for example, and enter a Description if needed.

   ![New section dialog box.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/api-designer-user-guide/Resources/images/creating_section.png)