# NewGuid

| **Name**    | ***NewGuid***                     |
| ----------- | --------------------------------- |
| Syntax      | NewGuid ()                        |
| Purpose     | To return a newly generated GUID. |
| Description | Generates a new GUID              |
| Return Type | Guid                              |
| Parameters  | None                              |

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**Example**

This function transformation object is used to generate a new GUID, hence it does not require any parameters.

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We will drag-and-drop the object onto the designer, and then right-click the object’s header and select *Preview Output*.

You can see that the *Data Preview* window has returned a newly generated GUID.

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