Editing table fields in a library allows you to add new values or remove those that are no longer relevant, ensuring your data remains accurate and actionable.
>>> This article is for Researchers and Insights Experts.
FYI - You might know Libraries by another name - check out our glossary to find out!
To edit table fields in a library:
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Go to a library board in the library where you want to edit table fields
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Click “Edit” in the top right corner of the library board
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Click “Edit Layout”
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Go to the table field you want to edit
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Click on the Gear icon
in the top corner of the table field
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Select “Edit Attributes.”
A new window will pop up where you can edit the table structure and rows.
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Max Rows |
The maximum number of rows where values can be entered |
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Rows per Page |
The number of rows that will be displayed per page in the table view |
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Is Searchable |
Defines if the table can be viewed in Search/if it will be processed by your platform’s search engine |
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Add Column |
Adds a new column to the table and lets you select the field type for that column |
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Make the necessary changes
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Click “Done” in the top right corner of the window.
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Click “Publish” in the top right corner of the library board to apply the updates to all library boards
To edit values in table fields in a library:
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Click “Edit” in the top right corner of the library board
You will be in the “Edit Values” mode.
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Scroll to the table field
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Click “Edit“ in the top right corner of the table
The fields will become editable.
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Click “Done“ in the top right corner of the table
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Click “Publish” in the top right corner of the library board to make your changes visible to the target audience.
Insider Tips:
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Only experts with special permission can edit library boards
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The library board must be published for the updates to be visible on all library boards
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Columns are the headers for the table
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Rows are the values users will see below the table headers