Design Tables and Choose Field Types
Design a Contacts table, choose field types, and add and update a record. Learn why the right field types make your data easier to use.
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Design a Contacts table, choose field types, and add and update a record. Learn why the right field types make your data easier to use.
Watch tutorial (3:46)Each table column in Twidget has a data type. The available data types are:
Text
Number
Boolean
Date
Object
Data added to the table should adhere to the column's field type. When you manually enter data via the web application, the value editor will use the input type of the field.
Description: Allows alphanumeric characters.
Example: "Sample Text", "1234", "Hello World!"
Description: Allows numeric values.
Example: 125, 0.45, -20
Description: Represents true or false values.
Example: true, false
Description: Allows date values following a specific format.
Example: "2023-10-01", "2022-12-31"
Description: A complex type that can have any data type for its fields.
Each field can hold either a single value or multiple values. You can enable a field to store multiple values by selecting the "List" option in the field creator.
To add a new field to your table:
Click the "+" icon.
Choose the field type and name your field.
Configure any additional settings (e.g., enable multiple values).
To edit an existing field:
Locate the field you want to edit.
Click on the field name.
Make the necessary changes and save.
To remove an existing field:
Locate the field you want to remove.
Click on the field name.
In the Edit field sidebar click Delete.
Confirm your action.
Always ensure data input adheres to the specified field type.
Use meaningful names for your columns to facilitate easy understanding and management.
Regularly review and update fields to keep your data structure optimized.
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