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title: "Edit file attachments in grid reports"
slug: "edit-file-attachments-in-grid-reports"
updated: 2026-10-23T15:21:30Z
published: 2026-10-23T15:21:30Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/edit-file-attachments-in-grid-reports"
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# Edit file attachments in grid reports

Grid reports let you upload, replace, delete, restore, and lock files in file attachment fields without leaving the report. You can drag and drop files, see a type icon for each file, and undo or redo changes before you save.

## Where file attachment editing works

You can edit file attachment fields in:

- Standalone grid reports
- Report and search widgets on dashboards
- Grid reports embedded on forms and subforms

## Upload a file

Select a file attachment cell, and then choose the file to upload. You can also drag a file onto the cell. If you drag a file while the report is in view mode, the report switches to edit mode automatically.

When the column is 200 pixels wide or wider, the upload button shows an icon and the label **Upload file**. Below 200 pixels, the button shows only the icon.

![An empty file attachment field with a prompt that reads: Drag and drop files here](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image-1792703724742.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T00%3A13%3A22Z&se=2026-11-14T01%3A13%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=vUX8meHxakjEM0M2z3adAkM9QjoZN88rs4bEWB4ful8%3D)

## Manage files

You can replace, delete, restore, or lock a file in a file attachment field. Use these actions to change the file that's stored in the field.

When a file attachment column is 200 pixels wide or narrower, or when a long file name covers the actions, the file actions move into a menu. Open the menu to access the same actions.

## Identify file types

Each file displays an icon based on its type. Quickbase shows icons for PDF, Excel, Word, and video files, and a default icon for all other file types.

![A file attachment column in a grid report that shows an example of a .jpg, .xlsx, and .pdf file](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image-1792704198691.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T00%3A13%3A22Z&se=2026-11-14T01%3A13%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=vUX8meHxakjEM0M2z3adAkM9QjoZN88rs4bEWB4ful8%3D)

## Undo and redo changes

Before saving, use the undo and redo arrows next to **Save** to reverse or reapply file changes.

## Save limits

The save limit counts all unsaved changes, including files and text. Each file can be up to 100 MB.

In grid reports and dashboard widgets, a warning appears as your unsaved changes approach the save limit. If your changes go over the limit, an error appears, and **Save** turns off. Undo recent changes and save the report, and then add fewer rows at a time or attach smaller files.

![A screenshot of the warning icon, which appears next to the undo and redo buttons](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image-1792765952266.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T00%3A13%3A22Z&se=2026-11-14T01%3A13%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=vUX8meHxakjEM0M2z3adAkM9QjoZN88rs4bEWB4ful8%3D)

In forms and subforms, the same warning and error appear at the form level. The limit counts all changes on the form, including file attachment fields in embedded reports.

## Locked files

A file that another user has locked can't be uploaded to, replaced, or changed until the user unlocks it. Locked files work the same way they do on forms.

## Errors

If you see an error, use the table below to help resolve the issue.

| Message | What to do |
| --- | --- |
| Your changes can't be saved | The total size of your unsaved changes exceeds the limit. Undo recent changes and save the report, and then add fewer rows at a time or attach smaller files. |
| We can't upload this file because it is larger than 100MB | Upload a file that is 100 MB or smaller. |
| Required field is left empty | Add a file or enter a value in the field before you save. |
| Field is restricted | You don't have permission to change this field. Ask your app administrator for access. |
| Last or current version can't be deleted from a required field | Upload a replacement file first, and then delete the old file. |