Working with Data Tables

Overview

BlueClerk uses data tables throughout the app to display lists of tickets, jobs, invoices, customers, and more. These tables let you quickly browse records, search for specific items, sort by different columns, and select multiple items at once.

Table Features

Searching

Most tables include a search box at the top:

1. Type your search term in the search field
2. Results filter automatically as you type
3. Search covers multiple fields - names, addresses, job numbers, emails, etc.
4. Clear the search to see all records again

Sorting

Click any column header to sort by that column:

• First click: Sort ascending (A-Z, oldest-newest, lowest-highest)
• Second click: Sort descending (Z-A, newest-oldest, highest-lowest)
• Look for the arrow icon showing current sort direction

Selecting Rows

Use checkboxes to select one or multiple items:

• Click the checkbox in any row to select that item
• Click the header checkbox to select all items on the current page
• Selected items are highlighted
• Use selections for bulk actions (coming soon)

Pagination

Navigate through multiple pages of results:

• Bottom of the table shows current page and total records
• Page size dropdown lets you show 10, 25, 50, or 100 items per page
• Previous/Next buttons move between pages
• Page numbers jump to specific pages

Tips

• Change page size if you want to see more items at once - helpful when searching
• Sort by date to see newest or oldest items first
• Search is instant - no need to press Enter
• Tables remember your settings like page size and sort order

Questions

Q: Why don't I see all my records? A: Check the page size setting at the bottom - you might be viewing 10 items per page when you have hundreds of records. Increase the page size or use search to find specific items.

Q: Can I export table data? A: Export features are coming soon. For now, you can adjust the page size to show more records at once.

Q: What's the checkbox column for? A: Checkboxes let you select multiple items for bulk actions. While bulk operations are still being developed, the selection capability is available in all tables.