Find answers to 3 common questions about data impact, visibility, and supported mobile actions.
FAQ
Does deleting a field affect existing data?
- Check whether the column is still needed before deleting it.
- Deleting a field also deletes the data in that field.
- If you only want to remove it from view for now, use Hide instead.
What is the difference between hiding and deleting a field?
- Hiding a field removes it from the current view only.
- Hidden field data is still kept and can be shown again.
- Deleting a field removes both the field and its data.
Which field management actions are supported on mobile?
- Mobile supports adding fields, editing fields, reordering fields, and hiding fields.
- These actions are grouped under Tools → Field Management.
- Make sure you have edit permission before making changes.
Glossary
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Field | A column in a table that stores one type of information. |
| Field Management | The entry used to add, edit, reorder, or hide fields. |
| Collaborator | A person who views or edits the same table with you. |