# Build a SQL Notebook Manually
If you opt for the **'Build Manually'** method, follow these steps:
### **Input Details**
* Enter the **Objective** of the notebook.
* Select the relevant **Tables** (multiple selection allowed) from the dropdown.
* Once completed, click **'Generate'** to proceed.
### **Access the SQL Notebook**
When the **"Build Manually"** option is selected, you will be directed to the main SQL notebook workspace.
A default SQL code block is automatically created, where you can begin writing and executing SQL code to generate outputs.
### **Inserting Code and Text Blocks**
As you navigate through the notebook, you can easily add more content using the following options located in the each code block:
* **+ SQL**: Allows you to insert SQL code blocks to query data directly within the notebook.
* **+ Text**: Adds a text block to include notes or explanations.
All changes are saved automatically to ensure no progress is lost during your work.
### **Working with Code Blocks**
Each code block provides options to:
1. **Run the query**
2. **Modify variable names**
3. **Use AI Copilot** for suggestions (pencil icon)
4. **Hide the Code, move up/down, or delete the step**
### **Additional Features**
At the top of the notebook, you'll find CTAs:
1. **Publish or Share** using the vertical ellipsis menu
2. **Save** the notebook
3. Show all **Variables**
4. **Run all code blocks**
5. **Notebook** tab (default view)
6. **Storybook** tab: Displays the notebook's analysis in narrative form
7. **Dashboard tab:** To create a **Dashboard** using SQL Editor, the user can click on this [**link**](https://docs.autonmis.com/create-and-manage-your-first-dashboard/create-dashboards-from-sql-editor-or-sql-notebook/using-sql-notebook).
