# Using live data for a CloudWatch dashboard widget
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**To choose whether to use live data on a single widget**

1. Open the CloudWatch console at [https://console.aws.amazon.com/cloudwatch/](https://console.aws.amazon.com/cloudwatch/).

1. In the navigation pane, choose **Dashboards**, and then choose a dashboard.

1. Select a widget, and choose **Actions**, **Edit**.

1. Choose the **Graph options** tab.

1. Select or clear the check box under **Live Data**.