Help Formatting "Linked Record" Fields on Airtable Forms (with screenshots)

[M_L]

Hello,

I'm trying to create a "Sign Up Page" using an Airtable Form, however, it's not working like I want it to :).

I have 1 Table which is the Available Time Slots, and 1 Table which is the SignUps & associated SignUp Form.

The problem is that I want my Linked Record (Available Time Slots) to show up in a Grid Format on the Form (either Old Forms or Interface Forms), however, the only option I seem to have is a "+" sign that says "Add Record" that gives a Drop Down menu. Is there anyway I can customize this to display in a better format for folks signing up for a time slot?

For example, a list with radio buttons? A grid with a column that has a "Sign Up" button?

I'm exploring the possibility of building a SignUp app in Airtable, and using automations, record #s, and pre-filled forms to allow people to self-service their needs like cancelling a session.

Ideas are welcome!

TIA,

ML

[ScottWorld]

That is not possible with Airtable’s native forms. You can get some more formatting options for linked record fields by using Fillout’s advanced forms for Airtable.

Hope this helps!

— ScottWorld, Expert Airtable Consultant

[M_L]

Hi @ScottWorld,

Thanks for your response, this is helpful and I haven't heard of Fillout before. 

Looking through it, I am realizing I may be looking for a different format than the Fillout forms, even though they do have better customization for Linked Fields.

I'm considering making my own "Sign Up Page" by embedding an Airtable Grid into a webpage I can direct people to. For my use case, this visual may work better. The remaining problem I have with that option is how to format the Primary Key since I can't hide it :).

Thanks for the input.

-ML

[TheTimeSavingCo · Accepted solution]

Hmm, if you're on a Business/Enterprise plan maybe you could try creating an Interface with the List layout, sharing it publicly and using that as the embed?  That'd let you hide the primary

[M_L]

Thank you for this @TheTimeSavingCo ! This actually looks great on my first prototype and I'm going to see how far I can take it. Thanks!