Text Columns
Three column types for storing text data.
Short Text
Single line of text. The most common column type.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Max length | Maximum characters allowed |
| Default value | Pre-filled text for new records |
Use for: Names, titles, IDs, URLs, tags, labels.
Long Text
Multi-line text with rich formatting support.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Max length | Maximum characters |
Use for: Descriptions, notes, comments, bios, addresses.
Email address with built-in format validation. Clickable: opens the mail client when clicked.
Use for: Contact email, notification address, login email.
Tip
Use Short Text for data under 100 characters. Use Long Text for anything longer. Use Email specifically for email addresses. It adds validation and clickability that Short Text doesn't have.
Adding columns
- Click the + button at the end of the column header row
- Select the column type from the dropdown
- Name the column
- Configure type-specific settings
- The column appears in the grid
Column operations
Right-click any column header for operations:
- Sort ascending/descending
- Hide column (per-view)
- Freeze column (pin to left)
- Resize column width
- Change type (with data conversion)
- Delete column
- Insert column left/right