> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.connected.illumina.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.connected.illumina.com/icm/studies/view-studies/view-studies-1.md).

# Sample Groups

A sample group refers to a collection or subset of samples that are grouped together based on shared characteristics or attributes. You can view all your sample groups by clicking the **Sample Groups** tab in the top.

Created sample groups in the study are listed on this page.

### Create Sample Group

At **Samples** tab, check the box in front of the sample ID to select samples, when at least one sample is selected, the **Create sample group** button (<img src="/files/IeCFZm9VxdHGhRSRk7OO" alt="" data-size="line"> ) will be enabled (upper-right of the table).

You can also filter samples down into only those you want to be part of your sample group by clicking the filter icon at the top of each visible column or clicking **Filters** icon above the table <img src="/files/1FP1TvrejxYEWGWbP2D9" alt="" data-size="line"> to filter all columns based on metadata attributes.

Select all by clicking the check marks on the left-hand side. Now, click <img src="/files/VSexTC8nfQp15N1ECgJR" alt="" data-size="line"> to create a sample group. Choose to create a new sample group or add to an existing sample group. Give the sample group a name and click <img src="/files/EDXK3fKiFhttpRY7jOWD" alt="" data-size="line">.

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### Manage Sample Groups

In the sample groups page, you can search for sample groups, and customize or filter the columns in your view.

You can also click on the action icons to view more details and update your sample groups.

<table><thead><tr><th width="112">Icon</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/6WMlTptf2zPYWcLohHAM" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td>Opens a pop-up with details of your sample group.<br><img src="/files/GXrA4UDcZKHuFclybHuK" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/c5zz8t9EAQRzfnFQIRKZ" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td>Allows you to edit the sample group's name.<br><img src="/files/FqHU5K1iVReDE766vgaf" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/IynLr6tKTEpmOBVDraYl" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td>Allows you to delete the sample group.<br></td></tr></tbody></table>


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