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Everything you need to know about Tables. Manage data and collaborate with others in an all-in-one workspace.

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Where to Find the Submission ID

Each form submission is assigned a unique Submission ID, which helps you easily locate, track, or reference individual entries in your account. This identifier is especially useful when managing large volumes of submissions or when troubleshooting...

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How to View Incomplete Submissions in Tables

Save and Continue Later, also known as Autofill or Continue Forms Later, allows your form fillers to save their partially filled-out form. See How to Enable Save and Continue Later on Forms for more information. These drafts are saved in Tables as...

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How to Lock Data in Your Form Tables

Keeping your data safe and accurate is always important—especially when you’re working with others. In Form Tables, locking data is a simple way to make sure your important information stays just the way it should. You can lock specific...

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How to Add Different Views to Tables

Tables provide an easy way to view and manage form submission data in one place. They’re designed for collaboration, so you and other users within your organization can review, organize, and work on shared data together. Adding different...

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How to Get Data from Other Forms in Tables

Connecting other forms within your account in Tables allows you to manage submission data from multiple forms in one place. This enables you to create a lookup or rollup in one of the connected tables. Records update in real-time, eliminating the...

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Using Advanced Formula in Tables

Advanced Formula is a column type in Tables where you can create equations or expressions to perform calculations, return information, change values, and more. To use Advanced Formula: In Tables, add a new column.  In the window...

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Advanced Formula: Text Functions

Tables' Advanced Formula provides various functions for handling text values. This guide describes the formula syntax and usage of text functions available in Tables. Here are the available text functions in Tables:...

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Advanced Formula: Logical Functions

Logical functions in Advanced Formula are used to test whether a logical expression or argument is true or false. Depending on the result of that test, you can then elect to do one thing or another and conditionally display information, perform...

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Advanced Formula: Operators

Advanced Formula in Tables has two types of operators: the basic operators and the logical operators. Basic Operators Basic operators in Advanced Formula are used with values, either referenced to a column or manually entered, to perform...

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Advanced Formula: Date Functions

Tables’ Advanced Formula provides functions that allow you to retrieve, format, and perform operations on date & time in Tables. Notes: Tables converts dates to sequential serial numbers to be used in calculations. By default,...

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Advanced Formula: Numeric Functions

Numeric functions in Advanced Formula allow you to perform many of the common mathematical calculations in Tables, including conditional counts, exponents, and logarithms. Here’s the list of numeric functions you can use in Tables:...

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Advanced Formula: Array and Record Functions

This guide covers the Advanced Formula syntax and usage of array and record functions for handing items in an array and retrieving record information in Tables. The following is a list of array and record functions available in Tables:...

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How to View Answer Summary Charts in Tables

While you can create a visual report to see how many answers you have to certain form questions, the Summarize with a chart feature in Tables allows you to get these numbers in just a few clicks. To quickly generate answer summary charts:...

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How to Import Data in Tables

With Tables, you can easily import existing data from CSV, XLS, or XLSX files and continue working with it in one place. This is useful when you’re moving data from spreadsheets or other systems, combining information from different sources, or...

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How to Share Your Submission Tables with Tables and Collaborate

Tables allows you to share tables so coworkers or others within your organization can collaborate and help manage your form data. Tables can be public, private, or available only to those within the company. You can set permissions as read-only or...

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How to View Form Submissions

Viewing form submissions involves managing and organizing your form data efficiently. Tables, the central workspace for your submission data, is accessible from different areas within your account, making it easy to stay on top of your form...

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How to Add and Organize Columns in Tables

Tables allow you to add new columns whenever you need to. You can add basic, formula, button, or connection column types. Organize columns as you see fit. You can duplicate, reorder, and toggle columns. You can also sort data alphabetically or...

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How to Show or Hide Columns in Tables

When working with Tables, you have the flexibility to show or hide columns based on your needs. This allows you to stay focused and manage your data effectively. You can change your columns’ visibility with the Columns button as well as the tab...

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How to Create a Dropdown List in Tables

In Tables, you can add dropdown list columns which can be useful if you need to create status labels to assign to form submissions or project tasks. For example, if you have a request form, approvers can indicate the status of each request using...

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How to Rename Columns in Tables

In Tables, the column headings in your table represent the labels of the fields on the connected form. In some cases, you may find it helpful to rename these columns to something descriptive and meaningful to easily interpret datasets. Follow...

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How to Freeze and Unfreeze Columns in Tables

Tables has a freeze column feature that locks columns in place. When you freeze a column, it remains fixed on the left side of the table even as you scroll horizontally. This ensures that essential information stays visible, making it easier to...

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How to Add Descriptions to Tabs and Columns in Tables

Tables makes managing your forms and data easier for you and your collaborators. You can add descriptions or notes to tabs and columns to provide context and clarity to your collaborators so they can better understand the purpose of each...

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How to Delete Form Submission Data

You can easily delete submission data right from your Tables. After downloading your submissions, you might want to remove old or test entries and keep only the recent ones. Whether you’re managing outdated responses, clearing test entries, or...

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How to View Incomplete Payments on Your Payment Forms

When a user completes the payment process for their submission, it’s immediately recorded as a valid payment submission. However, for off-page payment gateways, payments are logged as incomplete until the transaction is completed. If a user...

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How to Archive Submission Entries in Tables

Deleting a submission in Tables sends it to the Trash, where it stays for some time before being permanently removed. Archiving, on the other hand, moves the entry to the Archive, where it can be stored indefinitely. Archiving Entries To...

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How to Create a Blank Tab in Tables

Tables is a flexible database tool that lets you gather, monitor, structure, and share data. It provides views and filters to organize your data, making it easy to collaborate and share online. Creating a blank tab allows you to fully customize...

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How to Create Automated Reports in Tables

The Reports view in Tables is a visual display of your form data. It’s an automated report generation system that can generate bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, form submission grids, and HTML text and images. To set up automated report...

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How to Add an Uploads View in Tables

The Uploads view in Tables allows you to display the files uploaded through your forms in a folder layout. It provides an organized view of all the uploaded files, making it easier to locate specific files. To add an Uploads view: In Tables,...

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How to Add a Cards View in Tables

A Cards view in Tables displays your form submissions in a grid layout. This allows you to view data on each submission quickly. You can also selectively display specific fields on each card to get a quick glimpse of the information you need. To...

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How to Add a Calendar View in Tables

If you have an appointment form, an event registration form, an RSVP form, or a booking form, the Calendar View in Tables will come in handy.  The Calendar view provides you with a visual calendar display that includes the appointments booked...

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How to Change the View Type in Tables

In Tables, changing the view lets you work with your data in the way that suits you best. The Table view shows all your submissions at a glance, while the Cards view focuses on individual entries for a more detailed look. Need to check uploaded...

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How to Reset Tables to Its Default View

Form Builder and Tables work together. This certain type of feature tells Tables to copy the labels and the order of the fields from the Form Builder. In Tables, you can change the labels and order of the fields directly. However, doing so...

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How to View, Assign and Edit Forms from Tables

Tables helps you stay productive by giving you quick access to your form management tools. You can view, assign, or edit your form directly from your current table without going back to the My Forms page. This keeps everything at your fingertips...

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How to Assign Entries to Collaborators in Tables

By assigning entries to specific collaborators, you can distribute tasks effectively. Each collaborator knows their responsibilities, leading to better organization and productivity. Collaborators receive notifications when assigned to an entry....

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How to Search Submissions in Tables

In Tables, the search bar is your primary tool for retrieving and filtering user data. It is useful when managing a large number of submissions from your users. It is convenient as it displays results as soon as you type them. Here are some...

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How to Filter Entries in Tables

Tables lets you easily analyze and manage your form data with its filter feature. It can help you search entries by dates, status, tags, terms, or answers. You can download, delete, or archive the filtered entries or save them into tabs....

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How to Setup Basic Element Columns in Tables

The Basic elements in Tables provide you with flexibility when it comes to customizing and managing form submissions. With these elements, you can manually add information while keeping your original data intact and well-organized. You can...

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How to Edit Submissions in Tables

Tables simplifies the process of editing form submissions, making it easy to update information, correct any errors, or refine details as needed. This flexibility helps you keep data accurate and current, ensuring reliable records that reflect the...

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How to Print Entries in Tables

Printed documents can be more convenient in some situations like during presentations or when in a location with limited internet connectivity. If you need to create a hard copy of your form data, you can print entries in Tables: To print a...

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How to Edit Entries Without Triggering After-Submission Events

Suppose you need to keep after-submission events like form conditions, email alerts, integrations, and workflows from triggering when updating submissions on your form. In that case, you can edit the entries directly in Tables. To edit...

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How to Create a Blank Table in Tables

With a blank or standalone table, you can fully customize the structure of your table according to your specific needs. You can define your own columns, choose the appropriate data types, and organize the layout as you see fit. To create a blank...

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How to Export Your Form Data to Excel

It’s easy to export your form submissions to Microsoft Excel so you can organize, review, and manage your data more easily. Downloading your submissions as an Excel file gives you a simple way to sort information, create reports, and keep a copy...

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How to Send Forms in Tables

Tables let you send forms in your account directly to form respondents. By setting up the Send Form Action Button column in your table, you can email forms with prefilled fields using data from your table manually, making it convenient for...

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How to Download Form Submissions as Excel, CSV, or PDF

Tables help you quickly download your form submissions as Microsoft Excel, CSV, or PDF files so you can organize, review, and share your data more easily. Different file formats give you more flexibility depending on how you want to manage your...

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How to Download the Submission Files

Accepting files through your form is incredibly easy thanks to the File Upload element. Once someone submits a file, you’ll get a notification email with a direct link to download it, so you can access everything right away. If you prefer, you...

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How to View Revision History in Tables

The Restore Feature is Currently Unavailable. Feel free to contact our support team for assistance by creating a support ticket or check back later for updates. Revision History in Tables allows you to view and revert changes made to your...

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How to Restore Deleted Submissions in Tables

Deleting unnecessary submissions helps optimize storage and keeps your account organized. If you accidentally delete submissions, Tables conveniently keeps the entries in Trash for a certain period, allowing you to check and restore them if...

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What Are Tables' Action Buttons?

Action Buttons in Tables give you an easy, efficient way to manage submission data and keep tasks moving forward. With just one click, you can handle entry-related actions such as sending emails, sharing data, syncing files, and requesting...

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How to Customize Action Buttons in Tables

Tables support adding as many Action Buttons as needed, offering flexibility for various tasks. However, when a table includes multiple Action Buttons that perform different actions—such as sending the same forms or emails to different...

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How to Use Direct Emailing Options in Tables

In Tables, it’s possible to respond directly to form submitters. You can also forward submissions to your colleagues. It is helpful if you want to stop getting email alerts and prefer sending messages directly from your account.  There are...

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How to Group Entries by Answers in Tables

Grouping entries by answers provides a structured view of your form data, making it easier to analyze. This can be particularly useful when performing operations on a specific group of entries. To group entries by answers: In Tables,...

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How to Send Email With Form Data in Tables

Tables allows you to manually send notification or autoresponder emails with data from your table using the Send Email Action Button column, perfect for situations where submissions need review before sending emails. For example, you can send...

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How to Send Data to Other Apps in Tables

With Table's Action Buttons, you can manually send your form data to other apps. It’s helpful when your form data go through a series of reviews before they are sent to a 3rd party app. With just a click of a button, your form data is sent to...

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How to Send Files in Tables

With the functions of Action Buttons, you can send your form’s file uploads and PDF copies of the submissions to file storage services such as Dropbox and Google Drive right from Tables. This process will help you get your files or attachments...

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How to Send PDF Reports in Tables

The Send PDF action button lets you send PDF submission reports to your users. You can customize PDF documents with PDF Editor and share them with recipients via email directly from Tables. To use the Send PDF action button:...

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How to Request Submission Updates in Tables

The Request Update action button in Tables provides an easy way to email an entry’s edit link. This feature is useful if you need your respondents to update their information or correct their entries. To use the Request Update action button:...

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How to Download a Jotform Sign Document in Tables

Tables provides a flexible solution for organizing and managing data with customizable columns, filters, and view options. In addition to structuring and analyzing form submissions, it offers a convenient way to access and download signed...

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How to Send Data via Webhook in Tables

The Send Data via Webhook action button allows you to send submission data to a webhook endpoint. You can push data to your own or third-party services directly from Tables. To begin adding a column with that button, view your submissions in...

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How to Get the Sum of Fields in Tables

Whether tracking finances, analyzing survey responses, or managing inventory, you can easily calculate the sum of fields using the summary feature and Advanced Formula in Tables. Calculating the Sum of Fields in a Column To get the sum of...

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How to Use AI Columns in Tables

AI Columns in Tables, powered by AI Data Assistant, help you automatically analyze, organize, and transform your table data without writing formulas or handling each record manually. Whether you want to generate summaries, categorize responses,...

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