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    Count field overview
    • 30 Sep 2024
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    Count field overview

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    Article summary

    This article details how to use count fields to count the number of linked records in a record link column.

    Plan availability

    Available on all plan types

    Permissions

    • Owners/Creators - All configuration options available

    • Editors - Sort, filter, group, hide, and copy field URL

    • Commenters/Read-only - Copy field URL

    Platform(s)

    Web/Browser, Mac app, and Windows app (Add mobile apps if relevant)

    Related reading

    Creating count fields in Airtable

    NOTE

    Your base's table must have a linked record field before creating a count field.

    To create a count field:

    1. Open your Airtable homepage.

    2. Open the base and table where you want to add a count field.

    3. Click the + button next to the field furthest to the right in your view.

    4. Name your new field and search for “Count.” 

    5. Click Choose a field in this table, then select your preferred field.

    6. Click Create field.

    FAQs

    How do I format a rollup field's output?

    Consult this support article for more information on number-based field formatting.


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