Expanded record
Overview
Expanded record
allows you to edit a record data using a form layout. Apart from record information, it also consists of the activity feed such as user comments or record revision history (audit).
Expanding a Record
To expand a record in a grid view, click on expand
icon that appears on the first column (index column) on hover over a record.
Shortcut : Use space bar on any cell to expand associated record.
Edit record
Expanded form displays all the fields of a record enabled for display in a form layout.
- You can edit the record data by clicking on the field and entering the value.
Show hidden fields
: Click onShow hidden fields
button to display all the fields of a record.- Click on
Save
button to save the changes. Close the expanded form by clicking onX
button in the top right corner of the form to discard the changes. - Navigate to next/previous record using
Next
/Previous
button in the top left corner of the form.
Any changes made to the links field (link/unlink) will be saved automatically.
Record Audit
In an expanded form,
- Click on
Audit
tab - A list of all the changes made to the record will be displayed
- You can only view the audit log. You cannot edit or delete the audit log.
- Audit log is only available in Self-hosted version currently
Record Comment
The Comments feature allows you to collaborate directly within records by leaving comments, making it easier to discuss and track changes. You can also receive notifications for updates, ensuring everyone stays informed in real time.
Add Comment
In an expanded form,
- Click on
Comments
tab - A list of all the comments made to the record will be displayed
- Click on input box at the bottom to add a new comment, and press
Enter
to save
Edit Comment
In comments list of an expanded form,
- Click on
Edit
icon on the right side of the comment - Edit the comment and
- Click on
Save
icon OR PressEnter
to save the changes
You can only edit your own comments. Changes to comments are also recorded in the audit log.
Record Actions
Copy Record URL
In an expanded form, click Copy Record URL
to share the record form to other authorized users.
Duplicate record
Using context menu (...
) in the top right corner of the expanded form, you can duplicate the record. Duplicated record will not be saved by default. You can edit the record and save it.
Delete record
Using context menu (...
) in the top right corner of the expanded form, you can delete the record.
On the confirmation dialog, click on Delete
button to delete the record.