# Add a record from a template

To reduce repetitive work, a template can be used to create a similar record. The created record will contain the same data (columns, sections, notes, signers) as the template.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Add from a template** does not work for the files table.
{% endhint %}

## Add from side menu

1. Click the **Add** button in the side menu.

   ![](https://github.com/Labii/labii-gitbook-docs/blob/gitbook/user-guide/add-record/broken-reference)
2. Choose a table. Simply click the "**...**" icon next to a table, and then select the **Add from a template** option.

   <img src="https://github.com/Labii/labii-gitbook-docs/blob/gitbook/user-guide/add-record/broken-reference" alt="" data-size="original">
3. Upon clicking, a list of templates specific to the table will appear.\
   ![](https://3607108856-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LHVg57XIRcjV-Vbubtn%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1ca0075a16cc999531c8b133d479e4ef2604c712%2Fadd-select-template.webp?alt=media)
4. Choose a template to continue. You can use the search box to find a particular template. The template will only be shown if it belongs to the table you selected.
5. Depending on how you configure "[Add from form vs. Add directly](#add-from-form-vs.-add-directly)" either a form will be displayed with prefilled template data for you to fill out, or a record will be created directly with the template data.

## Add from table list view

In the Table List View, you can add a new record from a template from the nav bar.

1. Click the "**Add \[Table name]**" button
2. A dropdown menu will be opened. Select "**+ From a template**". Upon clicking, a list of templates specific to the table will appear. The steps for selecting a template are the same as [Add from side menu](#add-from-side-menu-1).

<img src="https://github.com/Labii/labii-gitbook-docs/blob/gitbook/user-guide/add-record/broken-reference" alt="" data-size="original">

## Add from detail view

In the record detail view, you can click "**Duplicate**" button to duplicate a record.