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Email Fields

The Email Field ensures proper email address formatting, making it ideal for storing user or customer contact information. This guide explains how to create and configure Email Fields in your Buildaible app.

Creating a Email Field

There are two ways to create a new Email Field in Buildaible:

Way 1: Adding Fields via Table Settings

  1. Access the Table Settings:
    On the table, click the down arrow next to the table name, then select “Table Settings” from the dropdown menu.

  2. Navigate to the Fields Tab:

    1. In the Table Settings screen, click the “Fields” tab.

    2. Click the “+ New Field(s)” button in the top right.

  3. Select Email as the field type and configure the settings.

Way 2: Adding Fields via Manage Fields

  1. Open Field Management:

    1. On the table, click the “Manage Fields” button.

  2. Add a New Field:

    1. In the Manage Fields modal, click the “+ New Field” button.

  3. Choose Email as the field type, provide a Field Name, and customize the settings.

Settings for Email Fields

When creating or editing an Email Field, you can configure the following options:

  • Show in Table Home: Toggle this option to display the field in the default Table Home view.

  • Field Required: Enable this option if the email address is mandatory for a record.

  • Unique Value: Ensure each record has a unique email address by enabling this option.

  • Default Value: Set a pre-filled default email address for this field (e.g., for system-generated accounts).

  • Helper Text (Optional): Add a short explanation or instruction to guide users on how to use this field.

  • Description (Optional): Click the + Description link to provide additional context about the field’s purpose and usage for collaborators.

Use Cases for Email Fields

  • Customer Management: Store and validate customer contact information for CRMs.

  • User Profiles: Save email addresses for application users.

  • Support Requests: Collect customer email addresses for troubleshooting or follow-ups.

Editing an Email Field

To edit an existing Email Field:

  1. Navigate to the Fields tab in your table settings.

  2. Select the Email Field you want to modify and adjust the settings as needed.

Best Practices

  • Enable Unique Values: Prevent duplicate email entries by enabling this option when necessary.

  • Provide Helper Text: Ensure users know what type of email address is expected (e.g., personal vs. business).

  • Set Default Values Carefully: Use a default email value only if it aligns with your workflow or system needs.

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