Cell editing
- Single click cell → edit mode
- Double click → advanced editor (for long text, links, etc.)
- Tab → commit and move right
- Shift+Tab → move left
- Enter → commit and move down
- Escape → cancel edit
Shortcuts
Column bulk edit
1
Select range
Click → Shift+Click for range, or Cmd+Click for non-contiguous cells.
2
Edit in bulk
Write in the first cell → Cmd+Enter to apply to all selected.
3
Apply action
Top bulk menu: change stage/status, assign, apply tags.
Customise columns
Show / hide
Show / hide
Click the column icon top right → tick/untick.
Reorder
Reorder
Drag-and-drop headers.
Resize
Resize
Drag the header border. Size is saved per user.
Pin column
Pin column
Right-click header → Pin left / right. Stays visible during horizontal scroll.
Sort
Sort
Click header to sort. Click again for descending. Hold Shift for multi-column sort.
Live presence
If a colleague is editing the same list, you see their avatar on cells they’re editing. Avoid collisions and conflicts.Spreadsheet import/export
1
Export
Actions → Export → Excel (.xlsx) or CSV. Respects active filters and visible columns.
2
Import (bulk update)
Actions → Import updates → upload Excel/CSV with first column = Arya record ID + other columns = values to update. Arya previews before commit.
Limits
Frequently asked questions
Can I use inline cell formulas like Excel (e.g. =SUM(A1:A10))?
Can I use inline cell formulas like Excel (e.g. =SUM(A1:A10))?
Not inline. Formulas are defined as computed columns (see Filters and formulas).
Are changes auto-saved?
Are changes auto-saved?
Yes, every cell commit saves immediately. You can always undo with Cmd+Z.
Can I paste from Excel?
Can I paste from Excel?
Yes. Copy a range from Excel/Google Sheets → click the starting cell in Arya → Cmd+V. Row/column structure is preserved.