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Co-authored-by: Félix Malfait <felix.malfait@gmail.com> Co-authored-by: Félix Malfait <felix@twenty.com>
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title: Data Model FAQ
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info: "Frequently asked questions about data model configuration, limitations, and upcoming features."
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image: /images/user-guide/what-is-twenty/faq.png
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sectionInfo: Flexible data model designed to support your unique business processes
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---
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<Frame>
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<img src="/images/user-guide/what-is-twenty/faq.png" alt="Header" />
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</Frame>
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## Object Management
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<AccordionGroup>
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<Accordion title="Can I reorder objects in the left navigation bar?">
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Not yet. Object ordering in the navigation is currently fixed, but this feature is planned for a future release.
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</Accordion>
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<Accordion title="Can I hide objects from the left navigation bar?">
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All active objects appear in the navigation. You can deactivate objects you don't need under **Settings → Data Model**.
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</Accordion>
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<Accordion title="Can I delete standard objects (People, Companies, etc.)?">
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You can deactivate any standard objects but you cannot hard delete them.
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</Accordion>
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</AccordionGroup>
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## Field Capabilities
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<AccordionGroup>
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<Accordion title="Can I create formula fields?">
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Formula fields are coming in **Q1 2026**. In the meantime, you can use workflows to calculate and update field values automatically.
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</Accordion>
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<Accordion title="Can I have nested fields in my objects?">
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Nested fields are coming in **Q1 2026**. Currently, you can use workflows to bring field values from related objects. For example, to display a company's industry on a Person record, create a custom field on People and use a workflow to synchronize the value.
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</Accordion>
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<Accordion title="Why can't I update relation field names?">
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Relation field names impact the API structure and cannot be changed after creation. If you need to rename a relation field, you'll need to create a new one and delete the old one.
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</Accordion>
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<Accordion title="Why do I need different singular and plural names?">
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Our GraphQL API uses both forms for different operations:
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- `createPerson` (singular) for single record actions
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- `createPeople` (plural) for bulk operations
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This creates limitations when singular and plural forms are the same, but it improves the developer experience.
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</Accordion>
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<Accordion title="Why are some field names protected?">
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Certain field names like `Type` or `Application` are reserved for system use. Choose alternative names like `Category` or `Classification` instead.
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</Accordion>
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</AccordionGroup>
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## Advanced Features
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<AccordionGroup>
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<Accordion title="Can I create many-to-many relationships?">
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Many-to-many relationships are coming in **Q1 2026**. Currently, create an intermediate object with two 1-to-many relationships as a workaround.
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</Accordion>
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<Accordion title="What are Morph Many relationships?">
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Morph Many relationships (coming **Q4 2025**) allow one object to relate to multiple different object types. For example, an Opportunity could relate to either a Person or a Company.
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</Accordion>
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<Accordion title="Can I reorder fields in objects?">
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Field reordering will be available with custom layouts in **Q4 2025**. Currently, fields appear in the alphabetical order.
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</Accordion>
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</AccordionGroup>
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## Access and Permissions
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<AccordionGroup>
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<Accordion title="Where can I see and edit my data model?">
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You can access your Data Model under **Settings → Data Model**.
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</Accordion>
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<Accordion title="Why can't I see the Data Model under Settings?">
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Reach out to your workspace administrator. Data model access is usually restricted to administrators only.
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</Accordion>
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<Accordion title="How many custom objects or fields can I create?">
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You can create as many custom objects and fields as you need - the price won't change.
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</Accordion>
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</AccordionGroup>
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## Need More Help?
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Check our [implementation services](/user-guide/getting-started/implementation-services) to get help with complex data model design.
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