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What is a Data Document?

A data document is the core building block in AnyDB. It contains structured data fields and represents a single business entity or record.

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A data document is the core building block in AnyDB. It contains structured data fields and represents a single business entity or record.

AnyDB Item Concept

Spreadsheet-Like Interface​

Data documents are presented in a grid layout, familiar to anyone who’s used a spreadsheet. This makes it easy to:

  • Input and edit data quickly
  • Navigate using keyboard shortcuts
  • Apply conditional formatting
  • View linked relationships

Grid View
Grid View with Data

Note:
While AnyDB looks like a spreadsheet, it’s built for structured data and business processes—not complex calculations, pivot tables, or scripting.

AnyDB Cells & Grid Positioning​

What is an AnyDB Cell?​

An AnyDB cell is the smallest unit of data inside a data document.

Each cell has:

  • A name (e.g., "Email", "Amount", "Due Date")
  • A value (the actual data)
  • A grid position (e.g., B2)

Cell Grid Position

How AnyDB Cells Differ from Spreadsheet Cells​

FeatureAnyDB CellSpreadsheet Cell
Named Fields✅ Yes❌ No
Data Types✅ Text, dropdowns, files, links, images, etc.✅ Mostly text, numbers, and formulas
Relational Links✅ Can link to other data documents❌ Typically flat and isolated