# Non-Spatial Joins <a id="non-spatial-joins"></a>


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## Join attributes by field value <a id="join-attributes-by-field-value"></a>
- Adds attributes of a non-spatial table to the layer
- Join using a field that is present in both data sets

:::{dropdown} Example: Add population figures from a table to the states layer
<video width="100%" controls src="https://github.com/GIScience/gis-training-resource-center/raw/main/fig/en_qgis_non_spatial_join_wiki.mp4"></video>
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If a table join does not work via the __Join attributes by field value__ tool, a join can also be performed via the __layer properties__ (`right-click`, `Properties`) under the `Join` tab.
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Screenshot of the Add Vector join tool.
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