Hi! Yes I said it - I need some unstructured in Airtable! I would like a “free form” view like a Canvas view with the option to add relations between record. I like Airtable because is so organized and structured but sometimes it’s not nice (and creative) to be unstructured :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: I would use it for a more open brainstorm or mindmap session that it could then organize more in grid view or the like. The process would be just to add and group records before you had defined all the field data. Sometimes you just want to get started with something I like the way calendar works where you have a menu with the records on the side that you can drag in and out. So instead of the calendar, it would just be an infinite canvas. ... View more

What is the proposed idea/solution? Currently we've got the option of formatting a formula field as a single select, I'd like to format it as a muliple choice How does is solve the user problems? I'd use this feature for labeling records with what fields still need to be filled. Lets say the Name and Email fields are empty, it would show at the top of the record red labels of what information still needs to be filled in the record, and as you enter the info, the labels disappear. Yes you can use automations with a script for this, but it doesn't work instant. it takes 10-15 seconds per run. using a formula would be instant. ... View more

I think a key missing feature is the ability to embed items into an interface. I think this could take one of two (or both) forms. 1. A field that functions kind of like a "document" field. You insert an embed link. When viewed in a base, or in a grid/list view, it just shows as a preview - But when viewed in a record details pane - it translates to a custom sizable-embedded page. Each record's embedded view is based on the link in the field - just like the Button field type.  2. A "hard-coded" form - kind of like the difference between the "button field type" and the buttons you can set up in an interface. In the from-scratch interface builder - there would be a new element type called "Embed" where you could manual populate to with whatever embedded link needed. For example a google doc - or a news feed, etc. This by itself would accomplish half of the ideas that users have been putting forward for new automation triggers and integrations.    ... View more

Proposed Feature: The feature I propose is the ability to limit the number of records displayed in interface components such as charts, lists, and grids. Specifically, this would allow interface creators to set a maximum number of records to be shown - for example, only the first 10 records in a given list or grid. This functionality would apply across various components used within the Airtable interfaces. Addressing User Needs: This feature is particularly useful in scenarios where only a subset of data is relevant for display. For example: Summarised Views: In instances where only the top-performing metrics or most recent entries are needed, this feature can help in creating summarised views without overwhelming the user with excessive data. Performance Optimisation: By limiting the number of records displayed, this can also enhance the performance and load times of interfaces, especially when dealing with large datasets. Focused Data Presentation: This feature aids in creating more focused and purpose-driven interfaces, where users see only the most pertinent information, tailored to specific contexts or needs. User Feedback and Market Trends: The demand for this feature stems from user feedback, where there's a clear need for more control over data presentation within interfaces. Observing market trends, many data management platforms offer similar functionalities, indicating a standard practice in data presentation and management. Implementing this feature would significantly improve the user experience by providing more control over how data is presented in interfaces. It aligns with the needs of users who seek more efficient and targeted ways to display data, especially in contexts where only a limited subset of records is relevant. ... View more

What is the proposed idea/solution? For date or time-dependent charts such as n over time (for example, sales over time), it's useful to have an option to compare the chart for a specific range. Similar to how Shopify's analytics chart works: Either Airtable has a toggle option to show/hide a comparison preset, or interface users can customize the comparison range on their own. For example: there's a line chart for tracking website sessions (y-axis, sum) over time (x-axis, month) the data records from January 2022 to October 2023 At the moment, the Airtable interface can only show a flat line from January 2022 to October 2023, but it would be simpler to only show January to December 2023 (the line ends in October since there's no data yet for November and December 2023) and toggle a comparison overlay on top of the chart by showing data from January to December 2022. How does this solve the user problems? At the moment, the best way to do this is to have multiple aligned charts and compare them side-by-side. However, this comparison chart overlay allows users to quickly gauge metrics over time using the same chart. Is the number weaker during the same month but different year? You'll easily see it on the hills and valleys of the chart. Much better if we could customize the line/thickness/opacity/color of the overlay chart as well as the ability to set a benchmark. How was this validated? Taking advantage of data bucketing by weeks, months, years, etc. Who is the target audience? Analysts. Interface users. People who like charts. ... View more

What is the proposed idea/solution? Currently there's no easy no-code way to build an Interface which allows you to select multiple records from a list and then manipulate the data thereafter. How does is solve the user problems? For example, we're building an Invoice/PO management system which requires us to Approve multiple invoices at once from a list. Currently, the only workaround we have is to manually have a Status dropdown for each row which is individually changed. Then we have a single select record picker looking ugly at the bottom of the page, just to enable a Button to have an automation (even though it's in no way connected to the record picker's displayed record) which then runs our automation based on the status field. We should be able to tick multiple items in a List/Table and then be able to Automate from that. How was this validated? ... Who is the target audience? Anybody editing multiple fields at once or lots of data. ... View more

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 🙂 ... View more

What is the proposed idea/solution? Summary count of record comments should appear on record lines in a grid in an interface (just like it does when viewing a grid in the base).  How does this solve the user problem? When viewing a grid on an interface, you will know which records have comments. How was this validated? See screenshot.  Who is the target audience? All interface users ... View more

What is the proposed idea/solution? Have something similar as Monday's "My Work" tab where I can see all tasks assigned to me across all bases.  How does is solve the user problems? This would allow me to: easily see my workflow and workload access all tasks assigned to me in different bases in one single location stay on top of my priorities and tasks without having to jump from base to base How was this validated? I am not sure what this means, but there are a number of unanswered records in the community with the question on how to see all of my tasks from different bases in one place. The closest to a solution that is available is a table with multiple sync's from the other bases - but this is manual and requires someone to add the table/view sync everytime a new base/table is created. Who is the target audience? possibly everyone using airtable for: customer management project management workflow Systems with approval processes ... View more