Configure column settings in Table elements to effectively display and manage your data. Column settings allow you to customize how information appears, behaves, and interacts with users in your Live App.
What You'll Learn
- How to access and modify column settings
- Available configuration options for different column types
- Ways to customize column appearance and behavior
- How to implement display rules and record actions
Accessing Column Settings
- Locate your Table element in the page preview
- Hover over any column
- Click the pen (edit) icon that appears
- The settings panel will open in the left sidebar
Tip: Changes made to column settings are immediately reflected in the preview, allowing for real-time validation of your configuration.
Basic Column Properties
General Settings
- Field Name: Displays the associated database field (non-editable)
- Header Text: Customize the column header label
- Column Width: Choose between default or custom sizing
- Alignment: Set content alignment (left, center, right)
Text Display Options
- Truncate Text: Limit text length for paragraph fields
- Character Limit: Set maximum characters when truncating
- Connection Separator: Choose how multiple connected values display
- Comma-separated
- New line
Advanced Features
Grouping Configuration
- Enable grouping to organize records by shared values
- Set group order (ascending/descending)
- Configure group position for multiple groupings
- View group-level summaries when applicable
Note: Grouped columns automatically move to the front of the table for better organization.
Link Settings
- Link Type: Choose between custom text or field value
- Link Text: Set custom link language
- Link Field: Select field to use as link text
- Icon: Add visual indicators for actions
- Connection Link: Enable linking to related pages (for connected fields)
Editing Capabilities
Inline Editing
- Enable/disable per column
- Configure edit permissions
- Set validation rules
Warning: Inline editing is not available for:
- Equation fields
- Text formulas
- Auto-increment fields
- Fields with conditional rules
Column Summaries
- Toggle summary calculations
- Choose summary types:
- Sum
- Average
- Minimum
- Maximum
- Configure display format
Display Rules
Condition Types
- Field-based conditions
- User role conditions
- Connected record conditions
- Custom expressions
Available Actions
- Text Formatting
- Color modification
- Style changes (bold, italic, etc.)
- Visual Indicators
- Background colors
- Icons
- Value visibility
Record Actions
Available Actions
- Update current record
- Modify connected records
- Create connected records
- Trigger email notifications
Configuration Steps
- Select action type
- Define triggers
- Set conditions
- Configure outcomes
- Test functionality
Note: Record actions require appropriate permissions and are only available when inline editing is enabled.
Best Practices
Performance
- Limit use of complex display rules
- Optimize column widths for readability
- Use grouping judiciously with large datasets
User Experience
- Maintain consistent column formatting
- Provide clear action indicators
- Use meaningful header labels
- Consider mobile responsiveness
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Column width constraints
- Inline editing limitations
- Display rule conflicts
- Connection linking errors
Solutions
- Verify field compatibility
- Check permission settings
- Review rule logic
- Validate connections
Related Resources
- [Table Element Basics]
- [Display Rules Guide]
- [Record Actions Documentation]
- [Data Connection Setup]
Tip: Save your configuration frequently while making changes to prevent loss of settings.