Tables
Tables are where your data lives inside a Phormic project. Each table has a set of columns (fields) and rows (records). You view, add, edit, and filter data in tables.
What is a table?
A table:
- Belongs to a project.
- Has a name and optional description.
- Is made of columns (e.g. Title, Status, Due date, Assigned to).
- Contains rows — one row per record (e.g. one task, one contact).
- Can have views, filters, and permissions that control what users see and edit.
Tables are the main place you work with data after opening a project.
Table structure
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Columns | Define the fields in each row (text, number, date, link to another table, etc.). |
| Rows | Individual records; each row has one value per column. |
| Views | Saved arrangements (filters, sort, visible columns) for different ways of looking at the same table. |
You can add, remove, or reorder columns and rows according to your needs and permissions.
Typical uses
| Use | Description |
|---|---|
| Task list | Columns such as Task name, Status, Due date, Assigned to; one row per task. |
| Contact list | Columns for name, email, phone, company; one row per contact. |
| Log or register | Columns for date, author, description, status; one row per entry. |
Working with tables
Depending on your role you can:
- Open a table to see its rows and columns.
- Add and edit rows (records).
- Create or change columns (if you have edit rights on the table).
- Use views to filter, sort, and show/hide columns.
- Export data (if enabled for your role).
Table-level permissions are often set at project level or per table by an administrator or project owner.