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Paragraph

The Paragraph Field is designed to store longer text entries, such as comments, descriptions, or detailed notes. This guide explains how to create, customize, and effectively use Paragraph Fields in your Buildaible app.

Creating a Paragraph Field

There are two ways to create a new Paragraph 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 Paragraph 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 Paragraph as the field type, provide a Field Name, and customize the settings.

Settings for Paragraph Fields

When creating or editing a Paragraph Field, you can customize the following options:

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

  • Field Required: Enable this to make the field mandatory when adding or editing records.

  • Default Value (Optional): Set a default text that will auto-fill when new records are created.

  • Max Characters (Optional): Specify the maximum number of characters allowed in the field to ensure consistency and prevent excessively long entries.

  • Helper Text (Optional): Add a short explanation or instruction to guide users when filling out this field.

  • Description (Optional): Click the + Description link to add detailed information about the field’s purpose. This can help collaborators understand the context and usage of the field.

Use Cases for Paragraph Fields

  • Detailed Descriptions: Record extensive product or task descriptions that require more space than a standard Text Field.

  • Comments or Notes: Allow users to provide feedback or notes about records in your app.

  • Instructions or Guidelines: Store and display step-by-step instructions or detailed explanations.

Editing a Paragraph Field

To edit an existing Paragraph Field:

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

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

Best Practices

  • Use Helper Text for Clarity: Add concise instructions to help users understand what type of content they should input.

  • Set a Max Character Limit: Prevent overly long entries that might clutter your app or cause inconsistencies.

  • Leverage Default Values: Pre-populate fields with commonly used text to save time and ensure uniformity.

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