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Phone Fields

The Phone Field is designed to capture and validate phone numbers, ensuring accurate and consistent formatting for contact details. This guide explains how to create and configure Phone Fields in your Buildaible app.

Creating a Phone Field

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

Settings for Phone Fields

When creating or editing a Phone 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 phone number is mandatory for a record.

  • Unique Value: Ensure each record has a unique phone number by enabling this option.

  • Default Value: Set a pre-filled default phone number for this field (e.g., a placeholder or frequently used contact).

  • Helper Text (Optional): Add a short explanation or instruction to guide users on how to enter phone numbers in the correct format.

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

Use Cases for Phone Fields

  • Contact Management: Store phone numbers for customers, employees, or vendors.

  • Customer Support: Save customer contact details for follow-ups or assistance.

  • Appointment Scheduling: Record phone numbers to send reminders or confirmations.

Editing a Phone Field

To edit an existing Phone Field:

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

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

Best Practices

  • Enable Unique Values: Use this setting to avoid duplicate phone numbers for better data integrity.

  • Add Helper Text: Specify acceptable formats (e.g., “Enter numbers in the format (123) 456-7890”).

  • Set Default Values Sparingly: Only use default phone numbers if they align with your workflow.

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