# How to check the query of a func: metric?

**URL:** <https://community.dynatrace.com/t/how-to-check-the-query-of-a-func-metric/48179>\
**Category:** Dynatrace Tips\
**Tags:** dynatrace-managed\
**Created:** [October 7, 2024, 11:59am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/how-to-check-the-query-of-a-func-metric/48179 "2024-10-07T11:59:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![stemos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/74df32/32.png) [@stemos](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/stemos)\
**Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 11:59am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/how-to-check-the-query-of-a-func-metric/48179/1 "2024-10-07T11:59:37Z")

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How can I find the underlying query for a metric that starts with func:? I understand these metrics are based on specific queries, but I’m having trouble locating the exact query. Any guidance would be appreciated!

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**Author:** ![stemos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/74df32/32.png) [@stemos](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/stemos)\
**Post date:** [October 7, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/how-to-check-the-query-of-a-func-metric/48179/2 "2024-10-07T12:10:55Z")

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To find the underlying query of a func: metric, follow these steps:

1. Open the [**Metrics Browser**](https://docs.dynatrace.com/docs/observe-and-explore/dashboards-classic/metrics-browser) and search for the specific func: metric.

2. Open the Details of the metric.

3. Click on the **Edit metadata** button:

4. In the settings dialog, select **Metric query** to view the underlying query: