The SPARCS Data Dictionary is a multi-tabbed Excel workbook. The list below outlines the tab names and a general description of what is contained within each one:
| Tab | Name | Purpose |
| Cover Sheet | Cover Sheet | Provides introductory information about the Data Dictionary |
| 1 | Table Names and Data Notes | See the layout of the SPARCS dataset and where each data element is located |
| 2 | SPARCS Output Data Elements | Lists all data elements available |
| 3 | Identifiable Data Elements | Lists elements that would require DGC approval to view and would be masked in a limited data request |
| 4 | HIV-AIDS & Abortion Rules | Lists elements affected by HIV-AIDS & Abortion redaction rules |
| 5 | Codes and Values Unique | Lists SPARCS unique codes. |
| 6 | Extract Order by Table Name | See the layout of the SPARCS dataset and where each data element is located |