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Quick Tips

Helpful shortcuts for managing records in SmartSuite.

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Written by Peter Novosel
Updated over 10 months ago


Plan Availability

All plan types

Permissions

General Access: Add, sort, group, and filter records.

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Quick Tips for Record Management

1. Add a Record

  • Quickly create new records within your table to keep your data updated and organized.

  • Simply click on the "+” icon at the bottom of a Grid view, or at the bottom of a grouped section in the grid.

2. Sort Records

  • Arrange records in ascending or descending order based on specific fields for easy data analysis.

3. Group Records

  • Organize records into logical groups to visualize data more effectively and streamline your workflows.

  • Select “Group” from the report toolbar and add up to 3 groupings to your Grid view.

4. Filter Records

  • Apply filters to focus on the data that matters most, helping you refine views and make informed decisions.

  • You can add individual filters or “Filter Groups” that allow you to combine conditions for more complex filters.


Practical Use Cases and Scenarios

1. Adding Client Information

Scenario: A sales representative needs to add a new client to the CRM.

Solution: Use the "Add Record" option to quickly input client details.

Outcome: Keeps the CRM updated with new client data for accurate reporting.

2. Sorting Project Deadlines

Scenario: A project manager wants to prioritize tasks by deadline.

Solution: Sort records by the "Due Date" field in ascending order.

Outcome: Provides a clear view of upcoming tasks to focus on.

3. Grouping Tasks by Status

Scenario: A team lead wants to view all tasks grouped by their current status (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Completed).

Solution: Apply the "Group Records" option by the "Status" field.

Outcome: Simplifies tracking of task progress across the team.

4. Filtering Sales Opportunities

Scenario: A sales manager needs to focus on opportunities worth over $50,000.

Solution: Use the "Filter Records" option to display only opportunities meeting the criteria.

Outcome: Helps prioritize high-value opportunities and allocate resources effectively.

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