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Christian_HudonNew Participant
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Function to sort arrays

I’ve searched through the forum, and saw multiple posts about this with no answer, so I assume this is not supported currently. Hence the feature request. Basically, I want a way to sort an array. One example use case is with ARRAYUNIQUE(). Currently, the ordering of the array returned depends on the order of the rows in the table. This is not a very desirable property for a rollup column meant to summarize a set of values. If there was a SORTED function, I could call that and make sure the value in my summary column didn’t depend on the order of rows somewhere else. Please consider adding a SORTED() function. Thanks.

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chris-bernNew Participant
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Custom coloring of table tabs

What is the proposed idea/solution?Option to colour table tabs in classic grid view.How does is solve the user problems?As a database grows, there can be quite a lot of tables in a base. Mine has 25 tables that I use. It gets tedious looking for the right table. If there was an option to colour table tabs by topic, it would be much more intuitive to find the right table quickly.How was this validated?From experience - I often find myself searching for a table, especially when I'm working on a laptop screen (13-15'') and not all the tables are displayed at once.Who is the target audience?Anyone with more than 10 tables in a base.

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Jasonl2lNew Participant
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Lookup Field filtering/limiting number of items shown

What is the proposed idea/solution?User would like to limit the items show to unique values only.I.e. when a lookup field references a multi-select/single-select field from a linked record. Suppose there is 20 linked records, each of which has a multiselect cell filled in with 3 available options, Name 1, Name 2, Name 3. Supposed in the list of 20 linked records, there are 7 with the name 1 option selected, 9 with the name 2, and 4 with name 3. In the lookup field, I will see all iterations listed out, ("name 1", "name 1", "name 1", etc.... "name 3." totaling a string of 20 names. Ideally the user would like to just see "name 1" once, "name 2" once, and "name 3" once, since all of the other iterations are just duplicates. If the items are not unique, they are not duplicated in the string.The best way to do this would be to add an additional toggle switch for "Limit the items shown to unique values."How does is solve the user problems?Consolidates data, making it both more printabl

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harimonthstayzInspiring
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Tab in airtable to be displayed at an easier location

What is the proposed idea/solution?To have the tab name displayed at a convenient locationHow does is solve the user problems?Will be easier to start using features to make changes to the table How was this validated?By checking manually - searching table that I needed and not able to find the tab name Who is the target audience?All 

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harimonthstayzInspiring
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EDIT button in Interfaces and forms

What is the proposed idea/solution?To have an EDIT button in Interfaces, Forms dashboardHow does is solve the user problems?Easy editing accessHow was this validated?By checking the forms and interfaces dashboardWho is the target audience?Anyone who uses Interfaces, forms

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Derek_ClarkeNew Participant
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Field Type - History of Changes

Hello,I think there should, or could, be a way to see the history of changes on a field type.For example, if a “Single Select” field turns into a text field, it can create an opportunity for errors and misspellings to occur. I’m dealing with this right now myself, and I have to go through each option manually now to eliminate duplicates.I would love to be able to see who changed the field type, so I can explain to them why it needs to be “Single Select”.I think it would basically be extending the ‘Activity Log’ feature of individual records to the fields themselves.Thanks!

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SUPRVLLANNew Participant
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Dark/Night Mode

I’ve been using Airtable for a couple of weeks now and absolutely love the app. However, using it at night is blinding with all the white, so it would be great to have a Dark/Night mode similar to the dark Twitter theme or similar. Any plans for this on the road map?

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MattWagnerNew Participant
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Embed external content in an interface

As an Airtable partner, it would be nice to be able to embed external content into Airtable. Although the platform is very flexible, it cannot do everything. By embedding external content, we can build an app interface with infinite possibilities! For example, a Miro board would enable project managers to have a digital whiteboard while leading meetings and taking notes. Hope my feedback makes it to the right person 🙂

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exterrestrisNew Participant
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Extend Ratings to support half ratings & rollups

The (relatively) new Rating field type is a great addition to Airtable, but there are a couple of additions that would make it better. Firstly, support for half ratings. Rating out of five can be quite restrictive when limited to whole numbers, yet expanding the range to rating out of ten tends to result in bias towards the top (numerous studies have found that when a rating can be given out of ten, then the rating given for something though average tends towards seven rather than the five). Half ratings don’t tend to suffer from this - the average stays at three. Also, to me at least, rating out of five looks and ‘feels’ better than rating out of ten - I find a rating out of ten looks and feels excessive visually. Secondly, support for formatting the result of a rollup or formula on a rating field as a rating. Currently, any rollups result in numeric fields, which breaks the look of the table. Finally, more intelligent handling of empty fields when rolling up a rating. For example, an

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Mouser-IB-AdminInspiring
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Ability to version control attached files

I'd really like to see the ability to version control files within Airtable rather than having to either upload additional documents each time a change is made and ending up with potentially dozens of files, or getting stuck deleting the old file and adding the newest update each time.Alternatively, there could be an option within an attached file of any type to upload a newer version, and then instead of showing two files in the attachment field it would show a single file with a history of past versions that could be accessed and referred back to. Old versions would still take up storage space, but wouldn't clutter attachment fields, and comments could be unified across versions to allow ongoing conversation as changes are made.

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adamjameslawNew Participant
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Filed Permissions

What is the proposed idea/solution?Having a field permission were Nobody can edit the field if the field is anything other than blankHow does is solve the user problems?The field can be accidently overwritten but still needs to be able to be setHow was this validated?...Who is the target audience?all users who want to protect the fields once they are set

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Manna_TeamNew Participant
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Allow formula fields to be included in forms

Trying to build a solution for our staff and a field that is the result of a formula calculation would REALLY be helpful. Currently calculated fields are not included on forms. I think this feature would add great value to Airtable, as it would allow people to build invoice forms with live feedback of costs.

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Aaron11Known Participant
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Auto-collapse empty kanban stacks

Title is self explanatory. Would save space and scrolling time for boards with many stacks.

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Mike_EovinoKnown Participant
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Conditional Formatting

Please consider adding conditional formatting based on formulas. This is a key feature in Excel and would greatly help in Airtable.

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nemanja030New Participant
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Improving User Experience with Automation Error Messages

Hi Airtable Community,I hope this message finds you well. I have a suggestion for enhancing the user experience when dealing with automation errors.Idea: More User-Friendly Way to Display Automation ErrorsOverview: Currently, when an automation fails, the error is logged in the automation’s history, which is helpful for administrators and developers. However, for end-users who trigger these automations by inserting data, the error feedback is not as immediate or intuitive.Suggestion: I propose implementing a feature where automation errors can be displayed directly to the user who triggered the automation. This could be in the form of a bubble or pop-up notification. The notification would briefly explain the error and potentially offer guidance on how to resolve it. This immediate feedback would greatly enhance the user experience and streamline the troubleshooting process.Benefits:Immediate Feedback: Users get instant notifications of issues, reducing confusion and preventing repeate

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Gokul_KumarParticipating Frequently
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Keyboard shortcut to go to the last active record

Currently shift+down arrow goes to the edge of the table but it would be better if it goes to last updated value record. That is how users are remembering with Excel/Google Spreadsheets but I can see why Airtable designed in this way as new rows are not already produced by default. But if the table has 50 empty rows in end, its an “upscroll” task…

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ian-claraNew Participant
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Create/Edit Views from Script

We are a labor marketplace. When we're trying to match job seekers with job providers, our operations team uses script extensions to create a new table for each match and track the status of various job seekers. The script assigns each possible match a "rating" based on a number of fields in the table.I'd like toa) Be able to sort the default view based on this ratingb) Automatically create a new Kanban view that they can use to track the lifecycle of the potential matches for this job

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ian-claraNew Participant
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Vim Mode for Scripting Editor

What is the proposed idea/solution?Add Vim mode to the scripting editor How does is solve the user problems?I will stop adding random "j", "k", and "w" characters to my script  😀 How was this validated?Writing scripts ...Who is the target audience?...

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Susan_LanierKnown Participant
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Comment on record as an automation trigger

What is the proposed idea/solution?I'd really like to see comments as an automation trigger. How does is solve the user problems?I recognize that Airtable has a feature to send email notifications to users, but those emails are NOT detailed enough. Our team constantly comments on task records that are linked to projects. The issue is that projects often have the same tasks, so it's not at all clear via the email what task/project combo users are receiving comments on. Allowing comments to act as a trigger, with option to use @tags and comment watching in the "to" field for the email action step would allow our team to customize comment notifications. 

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YazidNew Participant
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Implement a Test/Production Environment

What is the proposed idea/solution?I suggest introducing a test/production environment feature in Airtable that applies to the data automations and interface sections of a base. This would allow users to create and test changes within a "test" version of a base, including data modifications and interface updates etc.. without impacting the live production environment. Once the changes have been fully tested and validated, users could publish these changes to the production environment, ensuring that the live base remains stable and unaffected during the testing phase.How does is solve the user problems?Comprehensive Risk Mitigation: It provides a safe environment for users to experiment with data, automations and interface changes, minimizing the risk of disrupting the live base.Increased Confidence in Updates: Users can test new workflows, interface layouts, formulas, scripts, and automations comprehensively in isolation, ensuring everything works correctly before pushing changes live

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Michael_AndrewBrainy
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CSV download any list

CSV downloads are available for the ‘List’ type of interface but not on lists within the dashboard type. It would be great to allow csv downloads from a list contained on dashboards.

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Matthew_CarterNew Participant
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current users filter upgrade

Feature request... with interfaces allowing to filter by current user there are some users you want to always allow weather they are linked to that record or not. Would be nice to be able to add and additional filter that said if "current user" is any of...and they you could select users that always have visibility

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SandeepNew Participant
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Lookup field - Avoid Duplicates

Lookup field is great to consolidate the data from all the linked records into the parent Table cell.But there can be a way to avoid duplicates while consolidating.For example:On Child Table, I have Collaborator assigned to each Row. But that same Collaborator can be on many rows.On parent Table, it shows all the occurrence of that collaborator multiple times which is also great, but there can be an option to Merge Duplicates so it shows only Unique Entries.Thanks!

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Christopher_BreKnown Participant
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Embed in Interface

It would be great to be able to embed a webpage into an interface. This would be a great new addition! 

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titania_msNew Participant
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Icon appearance of bases uses an uploaded image

What is the proposed idea/solution?The proposed idea is to allow users to upload a custom image to use as the icon for their Airtable bases. Currently, bases are represented by a generic icon, but with this feature, users could personalize their base icons with an image that is meaningful to their project or team. This would add a visual touch to the base navigation and make it easier for users to quickly identify specific bases.How does is solve the user problems?This feature would solve several user problems:Visual organization: With custom icons, users can visually differentiate between multiple bases, making it easier to navigate and find the base they need.Personalization: Users can choose an image that resonates with their project or team, making the Airtable experience more engaging and personalized.Branding: For companies or teams using Airtable, custom icons can help reinforce their brand identity within the platform.Reduced cognitive load: By providing a visual cue, custom ic

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