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Airtable bases overview
- Updated on 07 Nov 2023
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A base is a collection of data in Airtable, designed to contain all of the information a user needs for a project or workflow.
Plan availability | All plan types |
Platform(s) | Web/Browser, Mac app, and Windows app |
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Creating bases in Airtable
Airtable bases can have multiple tables, each containing data; within each table, there are records, with data for each record stored in fields.
- Visit your Airtable homepage.
- Click + Create a base.
- Select your preferred workspace.
- Once your base opens, you can choose from Grid, Form, Calendar, Kanban, Timeline, List, Gantt, and New Section options.
Using templates, importing, duplicating, and restoring bases
Airtable provides multiple ways to create bases. Select one of the options below to get started:
Using a template from our template gallery
If you're new to Airtable, we recommend starting with a template so you can see how bases are typically structured. Choose between an existing template that is already tailored, or you can customize one to meet your project's needs.
Importing an existing spreadsheet or CSV into a new base
Use an existing spreadsheet or data source to export a CSV and then import that CSV into a new Airtable base.
Duplicating an existing Airtable base
If you already have an existing Airtable base that works for you, you can easily duplicate that entire base.
Taking and restoring base snapshots
Use Airtable to take snapshots of your bases that you can use to restore an earlier version in the event of accidental changes.