# Datatables, Fields & Data

## Datatables - Working with Data in Buzzy

Working with data in buzzy is done through Datatables: an intuitive and powerful solution that makes designing great apps straightforward. DataTables are used to store data, build forms, collect data and add interactivity.

Please note - Datatables were previously called "Microapps" - some code snippets may still refer to a microapp (e.g. the API end-point `microappdata.` If in doublt, email support.

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### Table of contents

* [Introduction to Fields](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/introduction-to-fields.md)
* [Basic Fields](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/basic-fields.md)
* [Advanced Fields](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/advanced-fields.md)
* [Display Fields](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/display-fields.md)
* [Metadata Fields](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/metadata-fields.md)
* [Filter Controls](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/filter-controls.md)
* [External Fields](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/external-fields.md)
* [Experimental Fields](broken://pages/gxXBup2OqAJjUM2JeCCD)
* [Sort Fields](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/sort-fields.md)
* [Formula language](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/formulas.md)
* [Datatable to Datatable Relationship](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/datatable-to-datatable-relationships.md)
* [Displaying a field based on the values of other fields](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/displaying-a-field-based-on-the-values-of-other-fields.md)
* [Hiding a field based on role using a display formula](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/hiding-a-field-based-on-role-using-a-display-formula.md)
* [Importing data from a text file](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/importing-data-from-a-text-file.md)
* [Importing data from a URL](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/importing-data-from-a-url.md)
* [Import data from Datatable](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/import-data-from-datatable.md)
* [Export data using Chrome](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/export-data-using-chrome.md)
* [Export data in Browser](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/export-data-in-browser.md)
* [Export data using Safari](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/export-data-using-safari.md)
* [Datatable Field Types - Cheat Sheet](/~/changes/02lTj7NawgoYKwTzc6Qz/datatables-fields-and-data/datatable-field-type-cheat-sheet.md)

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