How to Set Up Voting in Coda
- George Apostolov
How to Set Up Voting in Coda: step-by-step guide
Insert a table with one column called "Idea".
Review the voting table where team members' submissions and votes are collected.
In the column settings, allow everyone to upvote (default behavior).
Set column type to Formula and use: "
=thisRow.[Vote 👍].Count()"Click the Sort button, Sort by Total Votes (Descending).
Then see the table reorder itself.
Quick answer: To set up voting in Coda, insert a table with an Idea column, configure column settings to allow everyone to upvote, set the column type to a formula counting the votes, and sort the table by total votes descending to watch it reorder.
About this Coda tutorial
Collect team submissions and votes by configuring table columns, formulas, and sorting options in Coda. This guide shows how to set Up Voting in Coda in 6 steps, starting with "Insert a table with one column called 'Idea'" and finishing with "Then see the table reorder itself". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Coda interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to set Up Voting in Coda?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Coda data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Coda. Related guides: How to Share a Coda doc, How to Share Coda Docs via Microsoft Teams and How to Share Coda Updates via Discord. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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