Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
‎Jul 29, 2024
12:30 PM
Submitted by
McKenzie_Joss
on
‎Jul 29, 2024
12:30 PM
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The old interface layout allowed you to have 2 colors to pick from for the background. The new interface is only light grey. It would be very helpful to be able to have several background colors to pick from to distinguish key areas. It would be nice to be able to adjust fonts, bold, italic, etc.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
‎Aug 22, 2024
08:21 AM
Submitted by
Alyssa_Hitchcoc
on
‎Aug 22, 2024
08:21 AM
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What is the proposed idea/solution? In interface page layouts, add the ability to collapse groups so that the header is visible but the fields nested beneath are not. An added bonus would be the ability to select whether a group is expanded or collapsed by default in the page template.... How does is solve the user problems? I have several interface page views that are quite long, and not all groups are applicable to all records. Allowing me to collapse the groups that are not relevant would make it easier for me to see and edit the most important information efficiently. How was this validated? This is generally accepted as useful functionality and exists in other places in the Airtable app. Google docs just recently added this functionality as well. Who is the target audience? Anyone using interface page views with many forms/groups
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
‎Oct 31, 2024
03:51 AM
Submitted by
jhein333
on
‎Oct 31, 2024
03:51 AM
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What is the proposed idea/solution? Add a 'Download All' button to attachment fields, which would enable users to download all of the attachments that have been uploaded to a given field in a record. This button could be located next to the current 'Attach File' button. How does is solve the user problems? Currently, you have to download each attachment individually by hovering over the attachment so the download icon appears, click the download icon and then repeat this process for each attachment. This is very time consuming and allows room for error (e.g. accidentally missing an attachment when trying to download all). Who is the target audience? Everyone can benefit from this feature, as it is a fairly useful, basic functionality request that would enhance efficiency. As social media managers, we would use this feature daily and our clients would also benefit from this.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
‎Sep 22, 2024
05:39 PM
Submitted by
Kelsey_Stefans1
on
‎Sep 22, 2024
05:39 PM
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What is the proposed idea/solution? Hide the large image/space in an interface when no records match a view's filters. Currently when there are no records, it actually takes up much more visual space than if there is one matching record. How does is solve the user problems? Hiding or condensing this visual would make it much easier for users/clients/readers to scroll a page quickly and see relevant information
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
‎Oct 07, 2024
12:57 PM
Submitted by
typo
on
‎Oct 07, 2024
12:57 PM
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I'd love to be able to designate universal variables that could be referenced from any table in a base. So, for example, if I have a sales tax rate of 8%, I'd like to set that sales tax rate in one single place and then be able to reference that in formulas across the entire base. Currently, if I want to set up this type of variable, I need to 1) create a table of variables then 2) make sure every single record in the other tables is linked to the variables table 3) add a lookup field to every table that looks up this universal variable 4) create a formula which references this variable in the lookup field. For each universal variable, one should be able 1) give it a unique name that could be referenced in formulas across the entire table 2) set a data type (number, currency, percentage, etc) Then, if the sales tax rate changes, I just update the reference variable, and the changes propagate to all the formulas in the base that reference it. It's true that this could be done with manual copy paste or automations, but that's a LOT of work or automations for a very basic bit of functionality. It could easily eat into an automations cap on an AirTable plan. I imagine that it is pretty easy to script for someone who knows how to code, but that's a lot of work (or vendor cost) just to set a variable. I'd love to be able to tell AirTable: "I'm creating a universal variable called "SalesTax". It is a percentage variable." Then enter the number 8% and be done.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
‎Feb 09, 2023
07:56 AM
Submitted by
MichaelSargent
on
‎Feb 09, 2023
07:56 AM
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I have multiple bases in a workspace and some of them are related, even having synced tables, and other have nothing to do with the others around them. Folders would help organize my workspace.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
‎Dec 19, 2023
03:44 PM
Submitted by
benburne
on
‎Dec 19, 2023
03:44 PM
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What is the proposed idea/solution? The proposed solution is to enable interface creators in Airtable to add images to an interface during the design process. This feature would allow the inclusion of static imagery, such as logos, background images, instructional graphics, or decorative elements, directly into the layout of Airtable Interfaces. The aim is to enhance the aesthetic appeal and instructional clarity of these interfaces. How does it solve the user problems? This feature addresses the need for more visually engaging and informative interfaces. By allowing creators to add relevant images, it makes interfaces more intuitive and tailored to specific use cases. For instance, a logo can reinforce branding, instructional images can guide users through complex datasets, and decorative elements can improve the overall user experience, making data interaction more enjoyable and efficient. How is this validated? Validation for this feature can come from user feedback, requests, and the observed trends in interface design across other platforms. Users who seek to create more personalized and visually appealing interfaces often express the need for such capabilities. Additionally, benchmarking against other data management tools that offer advanced interface customisation options, including imagery, can further validate the need and effectiveness of this feature.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
‎Sep 20, 2024
12:52 PM
Submitted by
Jasonl2l
on
‎Sep 20, 2024
12:52 PM
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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.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
‎Jan 12, 2025
04:12 AM
Submitted by
Frite666
on
‎Jan 12, 2025
04:12 AM
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With Rating being a type, it should be possible to format look up and formula into a directly into Rating. Right now this is not possible, without the use of Automation even so a rating is a disguised Number. Adding this functionnaly would help application that have to deal with things like community ratings. Because a Rating is Number between 0 and a max rating, the resulting value in a formula should be clamp with 0 as the min and the max rating as the max.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
‎Jun 21, 2024
10:47 AM
Submitted by
Jason_Knighten1
on
‎Jun 21, 2024
10:47 AM
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To whom it may concern, An enhancement suggestion from Kalypso: In Interfaces, add more background color options and allow adding background color to single elements including list views, Grid, views, etc. that are not grouped with other elements. Alternatively or additionally, enable full background color capabilities that all elements sit on top of Expected Benefits: Improved aesthetics for Interfaces. Please consider adding this capability. Regards, Jason Knighten
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