# Create Record

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

Learn how to create a record in NocoDB.

A new record can be added by using the `New Record` button in the bottom left corner of the grid view. Default behaviour of this button is to add a new empty record at the end of the grid view. Fields for a record can be populated by clicking on the cell and entering the value.

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NocoDB also provides convenience of a form to populate fields in a record. To add a new record using a form,

1. Click on the up-arrow in `New Record` button; this expands options for adding a new record.
2. Select `New Record - Form` option. This will reconfigure default behaviour of `New Record` button to add a new record using a form.

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<AskNocoAI>
  <Prompt>
    Add a record with [Name] set to [Acme Inc] and [Status] set to [Active]
  </Prompt>

  <Prompt>
    Add [5] realistic sample records to this table
  </Prompt>

  <Prompt>
    Create records from the list in the attached file
  </Prompt>
</AskNocoAI>

### Insert Anywhere

You can insert a new record anywhere in the grid view by using right-click context menu. Click on any record and select from `Insert above` or `Insert below` options. A new empty record will be added above or below the selected record.

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## Good to know

* An empty record can also be added by using `+` icon in the last record of the grid view.
* When on last record, `Enter` key can be used to add a new empty record to the grid view.
* To revert back to default behaviour of `New Record` button, click on the up-arrow in `New Record` button and select `New Record - Grid` option

## Related

* [Expanded record view](/docs/product/tables/records/expand-record)

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## Related pages

- [Expanded Record](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/records/expand-record.md): Learn how to expand a record & work with it in NocoDB.
- [Actions on Record](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/records/actions-on-record.md): Learn how to perform actions (edit, duplicate, delete, etc) on a record 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.