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Expand Up @@ -148,11 +148,16 @@ The destination for the {transform}.
end::dest[]

tag::dest-index[]
The _destination index_ for the {transform}. The mappings of the destination
The _destination index_ for the {transform}.

In the case of a `pivot` transform, the mappings of the destination
index are deduced based on the source fields when possible. If alternate
mappings are required, use the
https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/indices-create-index.html[Create index API]
mappings are required, use the <<indices-create-index,Create index API>>
prior to starting the {transform}.

In the case of a `latest` transform, the mappings are never deduced. If dynamic
mappings for the destination index are undesirable, use the
<<indices-create-index,Create index API>> prior to starting the {transform}.
end::dest-index[]

tag::dest-pipeline[]
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