Add fields to a table

Every column in AI Table is called a field. Fields define the type and format of each column, keeping your data structured and consistent.

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A 2-minute intro to AI Table field types

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Primary field

The first column of an AI Table is the primary field — it can’t be deleted or hidden. In the latest AI Table, the primary field defaults to type Doc. See Table as doc for details.

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Field list

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Basics

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Add a field

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Add a field / column in grid view

1. Click the ➕ icon on the right of the title bar.
2. Type the field name and pick the type.

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Add a field in other views

1. Kanban view — click Card config; add the field at the bottom of the dialog.
2. Gallery view — click Gallery config; add the field at the bottom of the dialog.
3. Calendar / Gantt view — click Field management; add the field at the bottom of the dialog.

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Add a field in form view

When adding a question, click the relevant field type to insert it; switch to Edit mode to edit. For form details, see Form basics.

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Edit a field

Two ways to edit an existing field:

1. Double-click the field title to open the editor.
2. Right-click the field title — or hover and click the dropdown — pick Edit field / column in the menu.

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Hide / show fields

Open Field management — click the icon on the right of the field name to show / hide it. Or right-click the field title (or hover and click the dropdown) — pick Hide field / column.

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Freeze fields / columns

Right-click the field title (or hover and click the dropdown) — pick Freeze up to this field / column. Hover the freeze line and drag left / right to adjust the frozen range. Note: the primary field is frozen by default and can’t be unfrozen.

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Reorder fields

Grid view supports reordering. Drag the field title left / right to reorder. Reorder in other views Click Field management (or Card config / Gallery config), hold the field on the left and drag. Note: the primary field can’t be moved.

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Edit a field’s description

Right-click the field title (or hover and click the dropdown) — pick Edit field / column description. Type the description and click OK.

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Set a field default

1. Double-click the field / column title to open the editor.
2. Type the default in the input or dropdown.
3. Click confirm to save.

A default applies to the whole table, not just the current view. Most regular fields support defaults: title, number, currency, date, single-select, multi-select, rating, progress, member, group chat, URL, address, barcode, checkbox, department, location, phone, email, rich text.

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FAQ

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Q: Why can’t I delete or hide the first field?

A: AI Table’s first field is the primary field — it can’t be deleted, moved, replaced, or hidden, and other fields can’t be promoted to primary.

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Q: How do I show a hidden field?

A: Click Field management above the table — click the icon to the right of the field name to show / hide.

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Q: How do I unfreeze a field?

A: Drag the freeze line to adjust the frozen range. The primary field can’t be unfrozen, and unfreezing a single field is not yet supported.

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Q: Can I center-align values in an AI Table field?

A: Not yet.