Common questions about Numbering on iOS usually focus on format limits, number reuse, and sorting behavior; this section includes 3 frequent questions and a 3-term glossary.
FAQ
Can I customize the numbering format?
- On iOS Smart Tables, you can create a Numbering field and let it generate numbers automatically.
- Custom numbering rules and formats are not available on mobile.
- If you need a consistent numbering display, plan the table structure before entering records in bulk.
Will numbers be reused after I delete a record?
- No. After a record is deleted, its original number is not assigned again.
- Later records continue with increasing numbers.
- This helps keep each record identifier stable over time.
Can I reorder the numbering field?
- Number order is generated automatically during record creation.
- You can sort records by the Numbering field to review them in number order.
- The numbering itself cannot be manually rearranged.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Numbering field | A field type in a table that automatically generates a number for each record. |
| Record | A single row of data in a table. |
| Incremental numbering | A numbering method in which each new record receives the next number in sequence without duplicating an existing value. |