How to create a new table in Airtable

Summary

A table holds one kind of record in an Airtable base. Adding a blank table lets you keep a new set of information, such as projects, next to the tables you already have.

Step-by-step guide

1. Step 1

   Add a new table

   Open your base and look at the tab bar under the base name. Click **Add or import** next to your existing table tab, such as **Table 1**. A menu opens with ways to add a table.

2. Step 2

   Choose Start from scratch

   In the menu, pick **Start from scratch** under the blank table option. The menu also lists sources you can import from, but this option gives you an empty table.

3. Step 3

   Name the table

   A **Rename table** dialog opens with a default name such as **Table 2**. Click the **Table name editor** field and type the name you want, for example Project tracker.

4. Step 4

   Save the table

   Click **Save** in the dialog to confirm the name. The dialog closes and the table is created with the name you typed.

5. Step 5

   Find the new table in the tab bar

   Your new table now appears as its own tab in the tab bar, next to **Table 1**. Click the tab any time to switch between your tables.