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Quire’s Table view lets you manage tasks in a database-style spreadsheet layout, making it easy to view, compare, and update multiple task attributes at once.

The Table view is only available in the Professional, Premium, Enterprise plans. More information can be found on our pricing page.

With customizable fields, you can track structured task data such as URLs, email addresses, dates, numbers, currencies, and formula-based fields — ideal for inventory tracking, budget management, and other data-driven workflows.

Quire Table view displaying tasks in a spreadsheet-style layout with customizable fields

To switch, click the Table icon in the upper-right corner of the main panel.

Switching to Table view using the Table icon

Note: Each sublist has its own Table view configuration. Columns shown or hidden in one sublist will not affect others.

Tip: Press 3 to switch to Table view. Press 3 again to open the Table view options menu.

Manage Table Fields

Add a Field

  1. Switch to Table view.
  2. Click the Table icon.
  3. Select + Add a new field.
  4. Choose the field type and confirm to create the custom field.

Adding a new custom field from the Table view menu

Or:

  1. Click the + icon at the far right of the table.
  2. Select + Add a new field.
  3. Choose a field type and configure its settings.

Adding a new field using the plus icon in Table view

Show or Hide Fields

To show or hide existing fields:

  1. Click the Table icon.
  2. Use the checkboxes to toggle fields on or off.

Show or hide fields using the Table view menu

Tip: Press 3 to switch to Table view. Press 3 again to open the Table view options menu.

You can also:

  • Click the + icon to open the same field menu.

table view show hide field

  • Click a column header and select Hide field or Hide fields to the right.

Hiding fields directly from a column header in Table view

Rearrange Fields

To change the column order:

  1. Click and hold a field name in the column header.
  2. Drag it to your preferred position.

Reordering columns by dragging field headers in Table view

Freeze and Unfreeze Columns

To freeze columns:

  1. Right-click a column header.
  2. Select Freeze up to this column.

Freezing columns in Quire Table view

To unfreeze columns:

  1. Right-click any column header.
  2. Select Unfreeze columns.

Unfreezing columns in Quire Table view

Adjust Table Layout

To adjust how much information each row displays:

  1. Click the Table icon.
  2. Select Row height.
  3. Choose from four available row height options.

Adjusting row height in Quire Table view

Edit and Delete Fields

Edit a Field

You can edit fields in two ways:

From project settings

  1. Click the project dropdown menu.
  2. Select Edit fields. Opening Edit fields from the project menu

  3. Choose a field to modify. edit button in edit fields dialog

Directly from Table view

  1. Click the field name in the column header.
  2. Select Edit field.

Editing a custom field directly from Table view

Delete a Field

From project settings

  1. Open Edit fields from the project menu. Opening Edit fields from the project menu

  2. Hover over a field.
  3. Click the More options (… ) icon and select Delete. Deleting a custom field from the Edit fields dialog

Directly from Table view

  1. Click the field name in Table view.
  2. Select Delete field.

Deleting a field directly from Table view

Apply Conditional Colors

Conditional colors help highlight values based on rules you define.

Note: Supported field types: Date, Number, Currency, Duration, Formula.

  1. Create or edit a custom field.
  2. Click Add a new condition. Adding conditional formatting rules to a custom field
  3. Define the rule and select a color.
  4. Click Save. add a new condition currency

Note: Conditions are applied top to bottom. You can reorder them by dragging the handle next to each rule.

Reordering conditional formatting rules

For Formula fields, open the Format tab before adding conditions.

Setting conditional colors for formula fields

Manage Tasks in Table View

You can add tasks directly from Table view:

  1. Press Enter while inspecting a task.
  2. Press T to add a task at the bottom of the list.


Or:

  1. Click the + icon in the upper-right corner of your workspace.
  2. Select Add task.

Adding a new task from the workspace menu in Table view


Frequently Asked Questions

What is Table View in Quire?

Table View displays tasks in a spreadsheet-style layout, letting you view and edit multiple task attributes at once. It supports custom fields like URLs, dates, numbers, currencies, and formulas — useful for inventory tracking, budget management, and data-driven workflows. Available on Professional, Premium, and Enterprise plans.

Does Table View configuration apply across all sublists in Quire?

No. Each sublist has its own Table View configuration. Fields shown or hidden in one sublist do not affect others.

How do I switch to Table View in Quire?

Click the Table icon in the upper-right corner of the main panel, or press 3. Press 3 again to open the Table view options menu.

How do I add a new field in Quire Table View?

Click the Table icon and select + Add a new field, or click the + icon at the far right of the table and select + Add a new field.

How do I show or hide fields in Quire Table View?

Click the Table icon and use the checkboxes to toggle fields. Or click a column header and select Hide field or Hide fields to the right.

How do I freeze columns in Quire Table View?

Right-click a column header and select Freeze up to this column. To unfreeze, right-click any column header and select Unfreeze columns.

How do I add conditional colors to a field in Quire Table View?

Open the field’s settings, click Add a new condition, define the rule, select a color, and save. Supported for Date, Number, Currency, Duration, and Formula fields. Conditions are applied top to bottom and can be reordered by dragging.

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