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title: Create a Grid
description: How to create a grid as a task response type.
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August 12, 2024
# Create a Grid
## How to create a grid as a task response type.
### **1. Creating a Grid Task**
**To create a Grid task in FFAIR, follow these steps:**
- Navigate to the Tasks Page within your event or project dashboard.
- **Select the response type ‘Grid’**
- After selecting **Grid**, a **Customize Table** button will appear. Click this button to begin customizing your table.
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### **2. Customizing Your Grid**
Once you're in the Customize Table pop-up, you'll have several options to tailor the grid to your specific needs:
#### **A. Table Structure: Columns and Rows**
- **Switcher for Table Type:**
- At the top of the table, you'll find a switcher that allows you to choose between "Only Columns" or "Columns and Rows." By default, the table will show both columns and rows.
- **Adding/Editing Columns and Rows:**
- You can rename any column or row by clicking on its label. When you hover over a column or row name, the cursor will change to a text pointer, allowing you to edit the label.
- To add a new row, click the **Add Row** button. Similarly, you can add a new column by clicking the **Add Column** button.
- **Marking as Required:**
- You can mark entire rows or columns as required by clicking the **Required** button next to the row or column name. (The button appears as an ‘exclamation mark icon). This ensures that users must fill in those sections.
#### **B. Managing Rows and Columns**
- **Default Numbering and Labels:**
- Columns are labeled alphabetically (A, B, C...) and rows are numbered sequentially (1, 2, 3...).
- **Character Limit and Expanding Rows:**
- There is no character limit for the text entered in cells. The input field, along with the entire row, will expand downward to accommodate longer entries.
- **Mark All Cells as Mandatory:**
- If you want all cells within the grid to be mandatory, you can select the **Mark all table cells as mandatory** checkbox.
- **Allow Users to Add Additional Rows:**
- By default, the option to allow users to add additional rows is enabled. This feature can be disabled if necessary.
- **Removing Columns and Rows:**
- You can remove any column or row by hovering over the column/row name and clicking the **delete** option next to it. However, the last row or column cannot be removed to ensure the grid remains functional.
- **Field Input Type**
- By default, each cell in a grid table is set to require **text input** as a response. You can change the required input to a **drop down list**. Click the **cog icon** beside a table cell to open the cell **Settings**.
- Use the toggle to toggle between **Drop Down List** and **Text Field**. If you choose drop down, you will be presented with an **Add Options** section, where you can add the options which will be presented to your exhibitors to choose from.
- Make use of the **checkbox** options on this page to copy these settings to the entire Row or Column.
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### **3. Previewing and Saving Your Grid**
Once you have customized your table, follow these steps to save and preview it:
1. **Save Customizations:**
- After completing your table customizations, click the **Save** button in the Customize Table pop-up. This will lock in your changes and prepare the grid for use.
2. **Preview the Grid:**
- A **Preview Grid** button will appear once you’ve saved your customizations. Clicking this button will open a preview of the grid, allowing you to see exactly how it will appear to users.
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### **4. Advanced Features and Error Handling**
#### **A. Columns-Only Mode**
- If you find that rows are unnecessary, and you prefer a single-column view, FFAIR offers a handy suggestion:
- **Info Suggestion:**
- When you have three or more empty rows, the system will prompt you with a message: *“Do you want to use only columns for the description in this Grid?”* You can choose “No, thanks” to dismiss the suggestion or “Yes, use only columns” to switch to a columns-only view.
- **Switching Views:**
- If you accept the suggestion, the table will toggle to columns-only mode, and all rows will disappear. You can revert to the original view anytime by toggling the switcher back to "Columns and Rows."
#### **B. Limits on Columns**
- The grid allows for up to 8 columns. If you attempt to add more than 8 columns, an error message will appear, notifying you that the limit has been reached.
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