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What computed fields are

Computed fields are Airtable field types that calculate their values automatically. You cannot edit them directly in Airtable or in Filla. On forms, they can be displayed to respondents for reference, but respondents cannot change their values.

Supported computed field types

Airtable field typeWhat it shows
Auto NumberSequential record number automatically assigned by Airtable
FormulaResult of an Airtable formula
RollupAggregated value from linked records
CountCount of linked records
Lookup (Multiple Lookup Values)Values looked up from linked records
Created TimeWhen the record was created
Last Modified TimeWhen the record was last modified
Created ByWho created the record
Last Modified ByWho last modified the record
ButtonAirtable button field (displayed as read-only)
External Sync SourceSource identifier for externally synced records
AI TextAI-generated text value
Manual SortInternal sort position

Why display computed fields?

Displaying computed fields on a form is useful when respondents need context from calculated values before making decisions. For example:
  • Show a Rollup field that totals previous order amounts so a respondent knows how much they’ve spent
  • Show a Formula result like “Approval Status” so the respondent knows the current state of a record before editing it
  • Show a Count of linked records so the respondent knows how many items are already attached

How they work in the editor

Add a computed field to your form the same way you’d add any other field. Drag it from the field palette or click to add it. In the canvas, it shows a “Read-only” tag to indicate it cannot be edited. The settings panel for computed fields shows a simplified set of options:
  • Label: the field name shown on the form
  • Description: optional help text
  • Show/hide rules: conditional visibility still works on computed fields

Common questions

Yes. You can reference computed field values in show/hide conditions and other filter rules, the same as editable fields.
The field will show as blank on the form. No error is shown. It displays nothing until the formula produces a result.
Yes. Computed fields can be referenced with @ mentions in field labels, descriptions, text blocks, and email templates.