Grist 101: A New User’s Guide

In August, we hosted an introductory webinar designed to help new users navigate the basics of Grist. This session provided users with the essential tools and knowledge to get started. We covered key features and best practices to maximize your productivity. Perfect for beginners!

Timestamps

06:35 The Grist home page
08:05 Exploring a Grist document
15:29 Importing data
16:29 Adjusting column width
16:42 Renaming columns
16:53 Adding/removing columns & rows
17:49 Sort & filter
19:53 Exploring the Creator Panel
21:10 Reference columns
25:53 Linking widgets
28:36 Summary tables
30:23 Rearranging and resizing widgets
33:44 Viewing Raw Data
34:57 Formulas
37:00 User question: Is it possible to filter reference choices in dropdown menu based on another reference column? (✅ Answer: Reference filtering)
37:24 User question: Does Grist Desktop sync with the online version (at getgrist.com)?
38:00 User question: Is it possible to set up an input widget – just like creating a form input? (✅ Answer: Card or Form widget)
39:51 User question: Can pages be embedded into a web page? (✅ Answer: Embedding)
40:01 User question: Where do I find the Community? (✅ Answer: Community forum)
40:35 User question: How often do you host webinars? (✅ Answer: Monthly!)

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