nocodb/packages/noco-docs/docs/080.records/020.create-record.md

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Create record	Learn how to create a record in NocoDB.	Records Create	NocoDB record create record

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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• 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. :::

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.

:::info 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 topics

• Expanded record view