How to create a project tracker in Airtable
Build a project tracker in Airtable from a blank table: name it, add your first project in the Name column, and set its Status in a few clicks.
Quick answer
To create a project tracker in Airtable, add a blank table, name it Project tracker, and save it. Then type each project into the Name column and set its Status to Todo, In progress, or Done. The new table starts with Name, Notes, Assignee, Status, and Attachments fields ready to use.
Steps at a glance
- Click Add or import table at the top of the base.
- Choose Start from scratch from the menu.
- Type Project tracker in the Table name editor.
- Click Save to create the table.
- Type a project name in the Name column.
- Pick a value in the Status column.
Interactive demo
Summary
A project tracker in Airtable is a table where each row is a project and the columns hold details such as status and notes. It gives you one place to see what is planned, under way, or finished.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Add a new table
Open your base and click **Add or import table** in the tab bar, next to your existing table. A menu opens with the ways to add a table.
Step 2
Choose to start from scratch
In the menu, click **Start from scratch** to add a blank table. A new table appears in the tab bar with a rename box ready.
Step 3
Name the table
Click the **Table name editor** and type a name such as Project tracker. The dialog also asks what each record should be called, and you can leave that as it is.
Step 4
Save the table
Click **Save**. Your table opens as a grid with the **Name**, **Notes**, **Assignee**, **Status**, and **Attachments** fields and three empty rows.
Step 5
Type a project name in the Name column
Click the first empty cell in the **Name** column and type a project name, for example Website redesign.
Step 6
Set the project status
Click the cell in the **Status** column to open the list of options. Choose **In progress**, or pick **Todo** or **Done** if that fits the project better.
Why this matters
You are juggling several projects and keep losing track of which ones are started, stalled, or finished. A tracker table gives each project its own row and a Status you can update in one click, so the whole picture sits in one place.
Frequently asked questions
What does the table dialog ask for?
The Rename table dialog has a Table name editor and a question about what each record should be called. Fill in the name, then click Save.
What does a new table include?
A new table opens with Name, Notes, Assignee, Status, and Attachments fields and three empty rows, so you can start adding projects straight away.
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