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Database Fields
A field is a vertical data column in a database, similar to the header column of an Excel table. Each field stores specific types of information.
Fields type
Bika.ai supports over 20 field types for different scenarios:
- Basic data: Single-line text (product names), Multi-line text (descriptions), Number (prices), Percentage (completion rates)
- Time management: Date & time (order creation), Date range (event duration)
- Selections: Single select (customer ratings), Multi-select (product tags), Checkbox (approved status)
- Contact info: Phone (customer mobile), Email (user email), URL (product links)
- File management: Attachment (contract documents)
- Special features: Formula (auto-calculated amounts), Auto-number (order IDs)
- Collaboration: Member (task owner), Created by (record author)
More details: Help Center - Fields
Basic operations of fields
Create Fields
New database include 3 default fields. To add more:
- Click the + button at the right end of the column headers
- Configure in the pop-up window:
- Field Name: Display title (e.g., "Product SKU")
- Field Type: Data format selection (required)
- Description: Additional context shown in record details
- Field Settings: Type-specific configurations
- Required: Enforce mandatory input in forms/new records
- Click Save


Edit Fields
Modify existing fields anytime:
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Quick edit: Double-click the column header
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Full edit: Hover over the field title → Click ... → Edit
Open the editing panel to modify, and it will take effect after saving.


Delete Fields
Remove unneeded fields (except first filed):
- Hover over the field title → Click ... → Delete Field
- Confirm in the pop-up modal


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