# Column Example: 5-Day Average Volume

This example creates a column that returns the average volume over the previous 5 trading days.

To add this column, open an existing scan and follow the steps below. If you don’t have a scan yet, see this [article](https://help.edgetracker.com/advanced-scanner/readme) to create one first.

Add a new column by clicking on the new column icon as shown below.

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Make the following selections and click "Add".

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{% hint style="success" %}
**Tip:** You can use these same selections to create a filter instead of a column.
{% endhint %}