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When using editable grid, some of the fields are editable, others are not. Lets take Task table with tasks related with parent record - how to make owner field or status editable as well? 

 

Is there any place where one can control what is editable and what is not? Editable Grid is presenting a view, but views are not editable by definition so where can this be changed?

 

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  • Sunil Kumar Pashikanti Profile Picture
    2,338 Super User 2026 Season 2 on at

    Hi @DariuszSzwabo 

     

    Editable Grids Overview:
    Editable grids allow users to perform in-line editing directly from views and subgrids, improving the user experience.
    By default, users can’t directly edit data using the read-only view control for views and subgrids on forms. They need to open a form, edit the data, and then save it.
    With editable grids, users can edit data inside most types of columns, including basic Lookup columns and choices.


    Making Fields Editable:
    To make specific fields (like “Owner” or “Status”) editable within an editable grid, follow these steps:
    Open your solution in Power Apps.
    Navigate to the appropriate table (e.g., “Task”) in the Entities list (representing Dataverse tables).
    Select the Controls tab.
    Add an Editable Grid control to the table.
    Choose the form factor(s) where you want to apply the grid (e.g., Web).
    Configure any additional settings, such as adding lookups or nested grids.
    Save your changes.


    Lookup Columns:
    If you want to include lookup columns (like “Owner”), you can add them to the editable grid.
    Use the Add Lookup option to configure the lookup column and specify the related view and data source.


    Grouping Data:
    If you don’t want users to group data by any column in the view (to save space), you can disable grouping.

     

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  • DariuszSzwabo Profile Picture
    61 on at

    Hi SunilPashikanti

    The point is you cant add Owner of task table as look up. If you use default view, this will not be editable,

    Kind regards,

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