Empty State
Customizing your view empty states to for a tailored app experience
Empty states in views (tables, boards, charts, lists, etc.) occur when no records or rows match a view's filters or a user's permissions.
What are Empty States?
Empty states appear in a view when:
No records match the view filters, or filter fields
No records match the user's permissions
Customizing these states is a great way to give your users context on what to expect when there are nor matching records, and to make your app feel more intuitive.
Importance of Customizing Empty States
Custom empty states provide clarity to users, explaining why no data is present and what actions they can take. It’s an opportunity to:
Guide users on next steps, such as creating a new record.
Maintain engagement.
Improve branding and tone of the app
How to Customize a View Empty State
Navigate to the view, either a List component or a view
Open the Empty State settings in the configuration panel
Customize the Empty State message &#xNAN;Explain why no records are shown, suggest an action they can take
Add an optional image &#xNAN;Choose an image that aligns with your message and brand. We reccomend browsing something like undraw.co
Hide a List Component if no Records Exists
If you're using a List component on a Record Page or Blank Page you can hide the whole component if no records exist. This can be very helpful for tidying up the page, if there are no linked records to show. Note: If records do show by default, but the user filters the List such that no records are displayed, the Empty State will be shown, the component won't be hidden.\
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