How to fix linked records displayed as IDs?

How do I display linked record values on my table/card?

Luannie Dang

Written by Luannie Dang

When you select a linked record from your listing, chances are the record id will be displayed instead of the primary field. To fix this, you will need to add a look up field on the table and map that field to be displayed instead.

Record ID displayed on the card.
Record ID displayed on the card.

Add A Lookup Field

In the connected Airtable table, right click on the linked record field column and select Insert right to create a new field.

Add new field to table.
Add new field to table.

Search for Lookup field type.

Select Lookup field type.
Select Lookup field type.

Select the linked record source and the field you want to display as text value in your Pory listing.

Select the record and the field to display.
Select the record and the field to display.

Click Create Field.

Select The New Field

In Pory, select the newly created field in the Listing Editor. The text value should be displayed now.

Text value shown on card
Text value shown on card

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