How to edit fields shown in linked field dropdown menu

[RIWFP_Admin]

Basically, I'm wondering how to change the fields shown in a linked record field dropdown/select menu.

These fields below (Record ID, First, Middle) do little to help me distinguish among similar records.

Note that this particular screenshot is of a linked field to a table that is synced in from another base. But my question stands generally, whether for a table«»table link or for a table«»synced table link—what's the best way to choose my own fields to display, if it's possible at all?

[Alexey_Gusev]

Hi,
They are 2nd - 5th fields of a linked table in Grid view (first or primary field is the record name, displayed on link)

[ScottWorld · Accepted solution]

Hi @RIWFP_Admin,

It's kind of strange, but this is how it works:

1. If you're in the grid view, it is pulling those fields & field order from the TOPMOST GRID VIEW that ISN'T a personal view from the linked table.

2. However, you can override that by telling the linked record field to limit your record selections to a view. Then, the linked record field will pull its fields from that particular view.

3. Additionally, in interfaces (not the grid view), you can handpick the fields that you want to be displayed.

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[RIWFP_Admin]

The specificity here was incredibly helpful, I have wondered this for years—glad I finally asked. Thank you!

[ScottWorld]

You're welcome! Glad I coudl help! 🙂