Retool Apps how-to guides
Step-by-step instructions for using common features and functionality in Retool Apps.
Guidance for specific goals or functionality. These guides assume users are already familiar with relevant Retool concepts and focus on the steps required.
Add user documentation
Learn how to add a README and user documentation to web apps.
Arrange mobile layouts
Learn how to assemble mobile layouts for Retool web apps.
Build multipage apps
Build peformant multipage apps.
Components
9 items
Configure event handlers
Learn how to trigger actions and queries in response to user interactions.
Customization
3 items
Define option lists
Use the option list editor to configure options manually or map data to generate them dynamically.
Display icons
Learn how to use built-in icons in Retool apps.
Embed apps
Learn how to embed Retool web apps with optional authentication.
Error reporting
Monitor Retool apps by connecting with Datadog or Sentry.
Import and export
Learn how to import and export Retool apps.
Manage date and time values
Learn how to display and manage date values in web apps.
Preview and share
Learn how to preview and share Retool web apps with users.
Use modules
Learn how to reuse groups of components and queries across apps.
Version apps
Learn how to version apps or revert changes to a previous state.
Write WebDriver tests
Learn how to write Cypress and Playwright tests against your Retool apps.