Creating a form to update a record

[CAW_Internation]

We need to be able to create a form that updates certain fields in a given record - not overwriting what is already in there, but adding to it. It appears that this cannot be done within Airtable but I hope I am wrong (or that there’s a simple add-on that can help). The adding-to aspect of this is vital for our purposes though. Can anyone help?

[ScottWorld]

Unfortunately, that cannot be done natively with Airtable. You would need to use this tool:

miniExtensions

miniExtensions Form to Edit and Create Airtable Records

Send someone a form URL that updates a specific record in Airtable. A form for Airtable that's packed with plenty extra features!

p.s. If you need help setting this up for your needs, I am an expert Airtable consultant and you can contact me through my website at ScottWorld.com.

[CAW_Internation]

Thanks Scott! Is it possible to use that tool to add to rather than replace the existing data in a given record? This is where I keep running into problems.

[ScottWorld]

Yes, the terminology is called “editing” or “updating”, not “adding to”. Yes, you can do that with many of their tools: the form tool, the client portal tool, the view editor tool, etc.