# How to Create a Row in Baserow - Five Ways to Add Data

> Five ways to add a Baserow row: the plus button, the right-click menu, keyboard shortcuts, duplicating a record, and creating a row inside a linked table.

Source: https://opennix.org/en/docs/baserow/rows/how-to-make-new-rows/


Adding data to Baserow starts with a row, and there is more than one way to create one - a single click on the plus button, a keyboard shortcut, or duplicating an existing record. This guide walks through every method for creating rows manually, including rows in linked tables and adding several rows at once.

## Overview

Rows are the individual records in a Baserow table where your data lives. Every time a row is created, Baserow assigns it a unique row ID for reference and tracking - see [Rows Overview](/docs/baserow/rows/overview-of-rows/) for how that ID works.

Baserow offers a flexible set of ways to create a row depending on the task: adding one manually with a click, using a keyboard shortcut for speed, duplicating a similar record, or importing several rows from a file at once. For programmatic row creation, the [API](https://api.baserow.io/api/redoc/) is available.

## Methods for creating rows

| Method | Best for | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Plus button at the bottom | A single new record | Fast |
| Right-click menu | Inserting a row at a specific position | Fast |
| Keyboard shortcut (`Shift + Enter`) | Fast entry while navigating with arrow keys | Fastest |
| Duplicate row | Creating a similar record | Fast |
| Copy and paste | Adding several rows with existing data | Medium |

## How to add a blank row

Adding a new empty row is the most common way to start entering data. Pick whichever method fits:

1. click the plus icon (+) at the bottom of the table, after the last row;
2. right-click an existing row and choose "Insert row above" or "Insert row below";
3. use the `Shift + Enter` shortcut while navigating with the arrow keys to add a row right below the current position.

The new row appears instantly with empty fields ready for data entry. See [Baserow Keyboard Shortcuts](/docs/baserow/getting-started/baserow-keyboard-shortcuts/) for more ways to speed up the workflow.

![Creating a new row in Baserow](/images/baserow/rows/baserow-new-row-plus-button.jpg)

## How to duplicate a row

Duplicating saves time when a new record is very similar to an existing one:

1. open the table containing the row to duplicate;
2. click the row to select it;
3. right-click the row to open the context menu;
4. choose **Duplicate row**.

Baserow creates an exact copy directly below the original, with every field value preserved.

## How to create a row in a linked table

When working with link-to-table fields, a row can be created directly in the linked table without switching views:

1. open the table that contains the link-to-table field;
2. click the plus icon (+) inside the field to open the row-select modal;
3. click the plus icon (+) at the bottom of that modal;
4. fill in the values for each field;
5. click **Create** to save the new row.

The new row appears in the linked table and immediately becomes available as an option in the original field.

![Creating a row in a linked table](/images/baserow/rows/baserow-create-row-linked-table.jpg)

## How to create several rows at once

To add multiple empty rows quickly:

1. right-click the plus icon (+) at the bottom of the table, after the last row;
2. specify how many rows to create in the menu that appears;
3. the rows appear in the table immediately.

![Creating several rows at once](/images/baserow/rows/baserow-create-multiple-rows-modal.png)

> For bulk creation from an external system, Baserow offers a [bulk-create endpoint](https://api.baserow.io/api/redoc/) that inserts many rows into one table in a single API request.

For larger imports, see [Paste Data into a Table](/docs/baserow/rows/paste-data-into-baserow-table/) and [Import into an Existing Table](/docs/baserow/tables/import-data-into-an-existing-table/).

## Frequently asked questions

**What happens to the row ID when a new row is created?** Each new row automatically receives the next row ID in sequence. The ID stays permanent and never changes, even if rows are later deleted or rearranged.

**Can rows be created in several tables at once?** Yes, the API can create rows across multiple tables, but the Baserow interface only lets you add rows to one table at a time. A row created in a linked table through the row-select modal, however, becomes available immediately in the original link-to-table field.

**What is the fastest way to add several blank rows?** Use the right-click menu to specify a count, or repeat `Shift + Enter` while navigating with the arrow keys. For bringing in data from elsewhere, use [pasting data directly](/docs/baserow/rows/paste-data-into-baserow-table/) or [importing from a CSV file](/docs/baserow/tables/create-a-table-via-import/).

**Do new rows appear in every view of a table?** Yes, a new row shows up in every view of the same table. A view's own filters, however, may hide the row if it does not match their conditions.

**Can row creation be undone?** Yes, press `Ctrl + Z` (Windows) or `Cmd + Z` (Mac) right after creating a row to undo it. A row can also be removed manually through its context menu.

Next, read [Paste Data into a Table](/docs/baserow/rows/paste-data-into-baserow-table/) to fill many rows at once by pasting data straight from a spreadsheet.