When you access a tab in GraceBlocks, the layout of the information in the tab is based on the view. Currently, there three view options: 1) quick view 1) spreadsheet view and 2) messaging view. The messaging view is only activated once messages are activated inside a tab. This activation occurs when a builder adds the messaging thread field type.

By default, when users first enter a tab it displays in the spreadsheet view layout. However, if the messaging view is activated, GraceBlocks remembers information about how you use the system and opens the tab in your last accessed view when you return to the tab in the future.

This article covers:

• How to choose a view
• Overview of quick view
• Overview of spreadsheet view
• Overview of the message view

How to choose a view

When available, the option to toggle views displays in the action toolbar. 

Item	Details
Action toolbar	Select the icon for the view you want to use. The selected view appears in color, and the view loads into the body of the page.
Quick view
Spreadsheet view
Message view

Overview of quick view

This view presents information in a grid layout with columns and rows in a fast-loading and user-friendly format. It's the primary view for users inside of GraceBlocks.

To learn more about the actions this view supports, see Using quick view.

Overview of spreadsheet view

This view presents information in a grid layout with columns and rows. Each row represents a record, and each column represents a field. It is intended primarily for builders supporting both building and mass editing capabilities. Access to this view can be controlled via user roles and security access levels on a tab-by-tab basis.

Overview of messaging view

This view is only available in tabs where the messages feature has been activated. Messaging is activated when enabled either through the email field type or the messaging thread field type. This activation occurs when a builder adds the messaging thread field type to the tab. Each record is represented by the record name titled box on the left-hand side.

To learn more about the actions this view supports, see Using messaging view.