Common Solutions: Intermediate

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...

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...

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...

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 ...