# dataSource

> Object that serves as a local source for the binding, and is particularly useful when the data source is not part of the UI hierarchy, such as a static localization table. If this object is null, the binding resolves the data source using its normal resolution method.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.UIElements](/engine/6000.5/script-reference/unityengine/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.UIElementsModule

```csharp
public object dataSource { get; set; }
```

### Remarks

Using a local source does not prevent children of the target from using the hierarchy source.