# dataSource

> Assigns a data source to this VisualElement which overrides any inherited data source. This data source is inherited by all children.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.UIElements](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.UIElementsModule

```csharp
[CreateProperty]
public object dataSource { get; set; }
```