Standard column type
Text
A Text column stores free form text. Use it for values that genuinely have no structure; names, notes, instructions. If the value repeats across records or drives filters and workflows, a select column is usually the better choice.
Illustrative example
Free form text: names, notes, descriptions, and anything without a fixed format.
- 01
Table
Locations
- 02
Field
Site instructions
- 03
Purpose
What workers must know before their first shift.
A suggested way to organize your information. This diagram is not a product screen.
When to use this type
- 1Names, titles, and identifiers operators recognize.
- 2Notes and context added by admins or workers.
- 3Instructions or descriptions attached to a record.
Column ideas for your team
Locations
Site instructions
What workers must know before their first shift.
Custom
Review notes
Free form context on a performance review.
Good to know
- 1Prefer Single Select over Text when the value comes from a known list; text cannot drive clean tabs or workflows.
- 2Keep automation off free text; workflows need structured fields to be reliable.