Count field overview

  • Updated on Sep 30, 2024
  • Published on Jul 6, 2022
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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.