Tables and views
All things tables, views, columns, and rows
37 articles
Table basics
Intro to tables and table setup
Overview: TablesLike spreadsheets and databases, tables allow you to organize your data. Get familiar with table basics here.
Summarize table dataLearn how to use Coda's table summary feature to easily summarize data. Learn how to count rows, list rows, summarize columns, and more.
Group your table dataOrganize data by bundling common column values via grouping.
Add, select, and delete rowsRows are the core of any table. Learn how to add new ones, and select, expand, or delete existing ones.
Add color and formatting to your tablesLearn how to apply conditional formatting in Coda. Add color and text formatting to your tables and views, such as timelines and calendars.
Customize table displaysLearn how to customize your table display by hiding or showing various elements
View activity log for a rowAccess the activity log for a row to see a record of all changes and actions
Subtables: display related row references as a tableAdd subtables to your tables to display relevant row references in a table format. Learn about when to use subtables and how to create them.
Customize row layoutsUse row layouts to customize how row data is displayed in expanded rows, detail view, and forms
Copy and paste tablesLearn how to use copy and paste to quickly duplicate content or create connected table views
Add subitems within your tableWant to nest rows of your table within other rows? Learn how to enable and start using subitems in your tables
Views & display types
View basics - plus all the different available display types
Create connected table viewsA view is a mirror of a table that you can visualize however you want. Learn how to create and customize your views.
Create user-specific viewsLearn how to create table views that are dynamically filtered based on the current user
Overview: Use charts in CodaCreate visualizations and reports of your data using charts. Learn about chart types and building charts here.
Create a card viewLearn how to convert your table into a card view, how to customize your cards, and how to group cards.
Create and customize a formLearn how to create forms in Coda. Responses are automatically stored in tables, making it easy to organize, analyze, and share the data.
Create a timeline chartTurn your tables into timeline charts for tracking, sharing, and summarizing projects.
Create a calendar viewLearn how to create calendar views for your tables
Set up pre-filled form fieldsMake data collection run smoother in your form with pre-filled fields.
Working with word clouds in CodaUsing the Word Cloud chart type to visualize the text data in your table
Create a detail viewLearn all about the detail view display type for tables, which allows you to show all the details for one row at a time
Columns & column types
Managing columns and understanding the different types
Column basicsLearn the basics of adding columns to tables, changing column types, auto-filling columns with data, hiding and freezing columns, & more
Calculate column valuesUse our calculation builder - or write your own formulas - to automatically fill column values
Set the display column for a tableLearn about the display column for tables, including how to change the display column
Default column valuesLearn how to set default values for new rows in Coda. Use our helpful builder or write a formula to designate a default column value.
Wrap text in a tableLearn how to wrap text in your tables and column headers for readability
Build dynamic text columns with ComposeThe compose feature lets you build dynamic formatted text in table columns
Connect tables with relation columnsLearn how to use relation columns (formerly Lookups) to connect tables in Coda. Easily reference another table directly from within a row.
Create two-way table connections with linked relationsOnce you've added a relation column, use linked relations to create a two-way connection between tables
Create select list columnsGet instructions on how to create and customize select list columns in Coda, with tips for using them effectively in your Coda docs.
Progress bar column typeThis feature allows you to add a progress bar column to each row in a table, providing a clear visual indicator of project progress.
Canvas column typeLearn all about the canvas column format, which allows you to bring the flexibility of Coda’s canvas inside any table
People column formatLearn how to create, use, and customize a People column in your Coda tables, so you can easily reference teammates and collaborators
Grouping by a multi-select columnHow to group by a multi-select column so that each group is based on unique items instead of unique combinations of items
Filtering tables and views
Filter data in your tables and views
Overview of filtering tablesLearn about the basics of filtering your tables and views, including the different feature options you have for filtering
Filter tables via controlsLearn how to filter your tables and views using canvas controls, for convenient, dynamic filtering
Filter tables via the filter barLearn how to use the filter bar to create convenient personal filters that anyone can use without disrupting their collaborators