Collaboration

Tables Tables

Keep and share your own tables and lists without complicated spreadsheets.

Videos

IntroductionWhat is Tables? With voice-over and subtitles in Dutch or English. Open the video page
Log in to view How it worksExplained step by step. For customers only.

What is Tables?

Tables helps you keep track of structured data, such as a customer list, inventory, leave registration or list of requests. It’s simpler than a spreadsheet and better suited for use by multiple people at the same time.

What can you do with it?

  • Column typesText, numbers, dates, checkboxes, dropdown lists, links and more.
  • ViewsCreate filtered and sorted views, such as “Pending” or “This month”.
  • CollaborateShare a table with colleagues and decide who can read, add or edit.
  • ImportImport existing data from a CSV or Excel file.
  • TemplatesGet started quickly with a template, such as for a to-do list or customer list.

Getting started

  1. Open TablesClick the Tables icon in the top bar.Screenshot in Nextcloud: Open Tables
  2. Create a tableChoose “New table”, start blank, use a template or import a file.Screenshot in Nextcloud: Create a table
  3. Add columnsSet the type for each column, such as date or dropdown list.Screenshot in Nextcloud: Add columns
  4. Share the tableShare it with colleagues or a group via the sidebar.Screenshot in Nextcloud: Share the table

Tips

  • Use views to show only the relevant rows for each colleague.
  • Combine Tables with Forms: let requests come in via a form and track their progress in a table.

Frequently asked questions

When should I choose Tables and when a spreadsheet?

Tables is useful for lists that multiple people maintain. For calculations and charts, a spreadsheet in Office is more practical.