# Actions on Record

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URL: https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/records/actions-on-record
Last updated: 2026-09-25

Learn how to perform actions (edit, duplicate, delete, etc) on a record in NocoDB.

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## Keyboard navigation within Grid view

A selected cell can be in one of the following states:

1. `Select` state : A single click on the cell selects the cell. When in this state, arrow keys can be used to navigate to adjacent cells.
2. `Edit` state : A double click on the cell puts the cell in edit state. Cursor can be moved within the cell using arrow keys.

<Callout type="note">
  * Double-click on a cell to put it in edit state directly.
  * From Select state, press `Enter` key to enter edit state.
  * Press `Esc` key to exit edit state.
  * From Edit state, press `Enter` key to save the changes.
</Callout>

Edit state for some cells will be a picker. For example, a cell with `Single Select` field type will have a picker with options to choose from. In such cases, arrow keys can be used to navigate between options.

### Keyboard shortcuts for cell navigation

|             Key | Behaviour                                                                            |
| --------------: | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|         `⌘` `↑` | Jump to first record in this field (in same page)                                    |
|         `⌘` `↓` | Jump to last record in this field (in same page)                                     |
|         `⌘` `C` | Copy cell contents to clipboard                                                      |
|         `⌘` `V` | Paste clipboard contents to cell                                                     |
|         `Enter` | Switch cell in focus to EDIT mode; opens modal/picker if cell is associated with one |
|           `Esc` | Exit cell EDIT mode                                                                  |
|        `Delete` | Clear cell                                                                           |
|         `Space` | Expand current record                                                                |
| `←` `→` `↑` `↓` | General cell navigation : left, right, top, bottom                                   |
|           `Tab` | Move to next cell horizontally; if on last cell, move to beginning of next record    |

### Update Record

You can start editing by any of the following methods

* Double-click on cell to edit
* Click on cell and start typing (this way it will clear the previous content)
* Click on cell and press enter to start editing

And it will automatically save on blur event or if inactive.

### Duplicate Record

Right-click on a record and select `Duplicate record` from the context menu to create a copy of the row in place, with the same field values.

<Callout type="info">
  Records cannot be duplicated in a 

  [synced table](/docs/product/sync/nocodb-sync)

  .
</Callout>

### Bulk Update Records  ☁

1. Select the records you wish to update together.
2. Right-click on the index field area (first column on the grid view) and then select `Update selected records` option from the context menu.

<img alt="Update selected records in the row context menu" src={__img0} placeholder="blur" />

This opens the `Update <n> records` panel.

3. The `Fields` list on the right holds every field you can update, with a count beside the heading. Click a field to add it, or use `Add all`. Use the `Search fields` box to find one in a wide table.
4. Enter the new value for each field on the left. `Remove all` empties the list.
5. Click `Update <n> records`.

<img alt="The bulk update panel, with four fields added and the field picker on the right" src={__img1} placeholder="blur" />

6. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Click on `Update` to apply the values.

<img alt="Confirmation dialog before a bulk update is applied" src={__img2} placeholder="blur" />

<Callout type="info">
  **This action cannot be undone**
</Callout>

<Callout type="note">
  Fields can also be dragged between the two panes, and reordered on the left.
</Callout>

### Delete Record (Single)

Right-click on record and then from the cell context menu, select `Delete Record` option.

<img alt="delete row -1" src={__img3} placeholder="blur" />

### Delete Record (Bulk)

Select multiple records by using the checkbox in first column and then `Delete Selected Records` options from the right click context menu.

<img alt="delete row 2" src={__img4} placeholder="blur" />

<Callout type="info">
  Deleted records are moved to the **base Trash** alongside other deleted items (tables, views, fields, etc.) and can be restored or permanently deleted from there. See [Base trash](/docs/product/bases/base-trash) for details.
</Callout>

### Drag and Drop to reorder records

You can reorder records by dragging and dropping them to the desired position. Use the drag icon on the left side of the record to drag and drop.

<img alt="drag drop" src={__img5} placeholder="blur" />

<Callout type="note">
  * Bulk record drag-drop reordering is not supported currently.
  * Drag-drop is not supported in Group-by view currently.
</Callout>

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## Related pages

- [Create Record](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/records/create-record.md): Learn how to create a record in NocoDB.
- [Expanded Record](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/records/expand-record.md): Learn how to expand a record & work with it in NocoDB.
- [Record Templates](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/records/record-templates.md): Learn how to create and use record templates in NocoDB to quickly add records with pre-filled values.
- [Date Dependencies](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/records/date-dependency.md): Define which records are dependent on others. When you reschedule a record, dependent records are automatically rescheduled.