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Multi-field editor | Understanding use of multi-field editor in NocoDB! | [Fields Multi-fields editor Productivity hacks] | [NocoDB fields editor fields editor fields editor in nocoDB] |
NocoDB offers a handy tool for easily managing the fields within a table. With this tool, you can add, modify, rename, arrange, or hide fields efficiently. It's particularly useful when creating a new table structure or making changes to an existing one.
Accessing the Multi-Field Editor
- Navigate to the table you wish to edit
- Click on
Details
in the navbar - Select
Fields
tab
Adding fields
On the Multi-field editor page,
- Click on
Add Field
button to add a new field. - Enter the field name and select the field type; configure default value (optional).
- Field will be added to the end of the list. You can reorder the fields as needed. You can add / update multiple fields in one go & save all at once.
- Click
Save changes
button to save the changes.
:::tip
- You can add / update/ delete multiple fields & save changes in one go.
- Use
Restore
to discard edits to a particular field. UseReset
to discard all active changes on multi-field editor. :::
Editing fields
On the Multi-field editor page,
- Click on the field you wish to edit.
- Make the necessary changes in the
Edit Field
modal. You can update the field name, type, default value, and other attributes. - Updates to the field are recorded in the fields list view. You can add / update multiple fields in one go & save all at once.
- Click
Save changes
button to save the changes.
:::tip
- You can add / update/ delete multiple fields & save changes in one go.
- Use
Restore
to discard edits to a particular field. UseReset
to discard all active changes on multi-field editor. :::
Deleting fields
On the Multi-field editor page,
- Hover over the field you wish to delete, select
...
icon to open context menu - Click on
Delete
option to delete the field. - Deletions in the table are recorded in the fields list view. You can delete multiple fields in one go & save all at once.
- Click
Save changes
button to save the changes.
After all the changes are made, click Save changes
button to save the changes.
:::tip
- You can add / update/ delete multiple fields & save changes in one go.
- Use
Restore
to discard edits to a particular field. UseReset
to discard all active changes on multi-field editor. :::
Reordering fields
On the Multi-field editor page, use drag-drop
handle to drag and drop the fields to reorder them.
:::note
The changes will only be saved when you click Save changes
button.
:::
Show / Hide fields
On the Multi-field editor page, use the toggle
button next to the fields to show or hide them.
:::note
The changes will only be saved when you click Save changes
button.
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