BigQuery Table Explorer Deprecated; Features Move to Reference Panel
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The BigQuery Table Explorer has been deprecated, with its functionality now integrated into the Reference panel. This change consolidates table exploration features, requiring users to adjust their workflow for discovering data structures. BigQuery users, particularly those navigating database schemas, are directly affected by this update. Users should consult the "Use the Reference panel" documentation for details on the new location of these features.
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- BigQuery
Table Explorer behavior has moved to the Reference panel. Table Explorer has been deprecated. For more information, see "Use the Reference panel" in Run a query .
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https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#August_12_2026
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