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Documentation Index

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Main Use Cases

AI fields work well when you want to turn raw content into a directly usable result. Common examples include:
  • Summarize a paragraph of text
  • Translate content into another language
  • Extract key information from text
  • Rewrite content to be shorter or more polished
  • Automatically classify a single select field or tag a multiple select field
  • Score a rating field or generate a new image from image-related content

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Workflow

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1. Add the Field

  • Set the field name and field type first.
  • Then open AI Configuration and choose the AI action that fits this field.
  • Add source fields, instructions, and auto-update settings as needed.
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  • Common actions for text fields
    • Summarize
    • Translate
    • Extract Information
    • Improve Writing
    • Customize
  • Common actions for single select fields
    • Smart Classify
    • Customize
  • Common actions for multiple select fields
    • Smart Tag
    • Customize
  • Common actions for rating fields
    • Rating
    • Customize
  • Common actions for date fields
    • Extract Information
    • Customize
  • Common actions for attachment fields
    • Generate Image
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2. Edit the Field

  • Select the source fields.
  • Add additional requirements.
  • Choose the AI model.
  • Auto-update
    • When enabled, the result updates when the source content changes.
Screenshot After you click save, the AI field is ready to use, as shown below. Screenshot If the result is not what you want, you can regenerate it. Screenshot

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Batch Shortcut

Use Update entire column from the right-click menu to update a whole column at once. Whether it is available depends on the current view and permissions.

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Action Types

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Summarize

Creates a summary from the source fields and your additional instructions.

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Translate

Translates content based on the source fields and your additional instructions.

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Extract Information

Extracts specific information from content based on the source fields and your instructions.
For image or file input, make sure the target field uses the attachment type.

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Improve Writing

Rewrites content based on the source fields and your additional instructions.

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Smart Classify

  • Single select fields can use Smart Classify.
  • Multiple select fields can use Smart Tag.
  • Both are useful for turning content into tags that are easy to browse and filter.
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Customize

Combine multiple fields and your own prompt to generate the result you want. Screenshot
In addition to Teable’s built-in models, Teable also supports third-party model APIs, which you can configure in space settings.

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Generate Image

Attachment fields can use Generate Image to create images from text fields, attachment fields, or a combination of both.
Last modified on May 11, 2026