Why it matters
The Contacts table is easier to use when it shows the fields that matter for the current task. Adjusting columns helps teams review contact data, compare records, and prepare exports without opening each contact one by one.
Key Concepts
Contacts table: The All contacts table where contacts are searched, filtered, selected, edited, and exported.
Column settings: Controls used to show, hide, or adjust the fields visible in the table.
Visible field: A field currently shown as a column in the table.
Export view: An export option that uses the current table view where supported.
Object data: Structured data linked to contacts that may be available for filtering, review, or export depending on the workspace setup.
Step-by-Step: Customize the Contacts table
Open Contacts from the main sidebar.
Select All contacts.
Open the table view or column settings control.
Choose the contact fields that should appear in the table.
Hide columns that are not useful for the current workflow.
Apply the changes and review the updated table.
Use Search or Filter to narrow the table when needed.
Use Export view when the export should reflect the current view.
Tips and Best Practices
Show only the fields needed for the current task so the table stays easy to scan.
Add identifiers such as phone, email, or external ID when checking data quality.
Add tags, lists, or preference fields when preparing an audience for messaging.
Review column choices before exporting a view for another team.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Possible Cause | Fix |
A field is not available as a column | The field is not configured, not synced, hidden, or not available to the user | Check the contact setup, object setup, synced data, and user permissions |
The table is hard to scan | Too many columns are visible | Hide fields that are not needed for the current workflow |
An export is missing expected fields | The fields are hidden from the current view or unavailable in the export | Review column settings and export options before exporting again |