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Dropdown - Allow users to add new options

  • June 23, 2023
  • 9 replies
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Hello Everyone,

I have observed that a limited number of my dropdown fields in the interface designer allow for the enabling or disabling of adding new options; currently, only about 40% have this feature enabled. How can I enable the feature to be available on all remaining dropdown fields?

 

 

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Vic_Airtable
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  • Vic_Airtable
  • Participating Frequently
  • June 26, 2023

Hi @Alex_Lerma1 

Could you check your field within the base to see if there are field permissions set? It is likely that the field is set so that nobody can edit it. 

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  • Alex_Lerma1
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  • June 26, 2023

Hi @Alex_Lerma1 

Could you check your field within the base to see if there are field permissions set? It is likely that the field is set so that nobody can edit it. 


Hi @Vic_Airtable ,

Thank you for responding! Field permissions are set to "Editors and up" in all fields. I have not modified any field permissions on this base yet. I will say that the interface was built when it was first rolled out, but most dropdown fields have existed in the base prior to the interface release. 

 

Vic_Airtable
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  • Vic_Airtable
  • Participating Frequently
  • June 26, 2023

Hi @Vic_Airtable ,

Thank you for responding! Field permissions are set to "Editors and up" in all fields. I have not modified any field permissions on this base yet. I will say that the interface was built when it was first rolled out, but most dropdown fields have existed in the base prior to the interface release. 

 


I'd like to look at this a bit more closely, @Alex_Lerma1. As I am not able to replicate this behavior unless the field has field permissions set to Nobody. Stay tuned for an email from our support team!

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  • kadamson
  • New Participant
  • July 2, 2024

I'm seeing the same thing.  Anyone understand what is happening.  I have 2 fields set up exactly the same in airtable.  Permissions = Editor and up.

 

 

 

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  • johnsymfoni
  • New Participant
  • August 15, 2024

Any update on this one? I am also having this issue. Seems a simple radio button would do the trick to toggle on/off. None of my tables have this option. All permissions set to edit and above.

andrew_four12
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  • BenH
  • New Participant
  • February 11, 2025

Update would be appreciated... having the same issue. 

andrew_four12
andrew_four12
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  • andrew_four12
  • New Participant
  • May 27, 2025

Also having the same issue. Please assist if possible...

Mike_AutomaticN
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Hey! I would probably suggest reaching out to support@airtable.com. 
 

I’d be happy to go through it together on a brief call of that helps. Maybe we can figure out what is going on, or confirm this is a bug. Happy to help. 
 

Mike, Consultant @ Automatic Nation

ScottWorld
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  • ScottWorld
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  • May 27, 2025

If you’re not seeing the option to allow users to add new options, what this means is that:

  1. You are using an old interface page which has been deprecated by Airtable.
    or
  2. You are using the blank interface page (which Airtable no longer updates with new features).

The solution is to re-create your interface page from scratch by creating a brand new interface page (that is NOT based upon the blank layout).

Hope this helps! If you’d like to hire an expert Airtable consultant to help you with anything Airtable-related, please feel free to contact me through my website: Airtable consultant — ScottWorld

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