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Totaling options in multi-select fields in Airtable
Airtable doesn't currently offer a formula to count the number of selected options. However, if you convert the multi-select field into a linked records field (choose the "Create new table" option when doing so), you can then use a COUNT field t...
Updated on : 01 Nov 2022
Counting the number of records in linked record fields
To count the number of linked records in a field, you can create another field using the "Count" field type. This will automatically provide the number of records that have been linked to a particular record in a designated field. (For a basic overv...
Updated on : 06 Jul 2022
Word and character counts
You can use a formula field to count the number of words, or characters, in another field, and even display a customized message depending on the length. Counting characters Let's say that you have a base setup to track social media content, and...
Updated on : 06 Jul 2022
Finding the sum of an entire field
A core difference between Airtable and a traditional spreadsheet is that Airtable is more than just a spreadsheet - it's also a database . At times, that creates the need for a different approach than a spreadsheet user may be used to. Finding ...
Updated on : 31 Oct 2022