> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.dingtalk.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Grid view

> Enter and organize raw data with column-level validation, filtering, sorting, and parent-child record relationships.

## Grid view

Grid view is for raw data setup and entry. New blank AI Table files default to grid view — start typing data immediately. Familiar spreadsheet feel plus column-level data types so data is standardized at the source.

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In an AI Table, every table defaults to **Grid view**.

Grid view lets you edit and view all data and fields fast.

## View config

In grid view: field management, filter, group, sort, row height, cell coloring.

See View basic operations.

## Bottom statistics

Aggregate each column at the bottom. Available aggregations vary by field type.

Most fields support unique count, filled count, empty count, and other basics.

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Date fields: time span and more.

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Number and currency fields: median, range, standard deviation, etc.

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## Record hierarchy

Build parent-child relationships in grid view — clearer structure, easier maintenance and collaboration.

### Add a sub-record

1. Select any row in the first column.
2. Click **+ Add sub-record** at the right of the cell.
3. A one-way link field is auto-created at the end, named "Parent record" by default. It links to the current table; the linkable scope is all records.
4. Sub-records do not inherit parent field values.

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### Delete a sub-record

1. Right-click the record.
2. Click **Delete 1 row**.

Deleting a parent does not delete its sub-records.

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### Collapse / expand sub-records

Click the arrow on the left of the cell to collapse / expand.

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### Drag sub-records

1. Hover the icon on the left of the record.
2. Hold and drag to move.

Dragging a parent moves all its sub-records along.

Both parents and sub-records can be dragged — change order and hierarchy by drag.

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# FAQ

#### **Q: Max sub-record depth?**

A: 4 levels under one parent.

#### **Q: Do advanced permissions on the parent propagate to sub-records?**

A: No. Parent and sub-record permissions are independent. To use the "records related to me" rule, fill the member field on **both** parent and sub-record. Filling only the parent does not affect sub-records.

#### **Q: Can sub-records be a group-by condition?**

A: Not yet. Only parent records can be a group-by condition.

#### **Q: How do filter / find results display for sub-records?**

A: When a filter or search hits a sub-record, the system also shows all of its parents — keeps the hierarchy visible.