Classic app how-to guides
Step-by-step instructions for using common features and functionality in classic apps.
Classic apps
You're viewing documentation for classic apps, which use Retool's original app editor. The new app builder is the recommended way to build apps and where Retool focuses new development.
Guidance for specific goals or functionality. These guides assume users are already familiar with relevant Retool concepts and focus on the steps required.
Classic app management
9 items
Assist
2 items
BETA
Custom content
4 items
Data
4 items
Forms and inputs
11 items
Interaction and navigation
5 items
Layout and structure
5 items
Observability
4 items
Presentation and styling
10 items
Shared page data
Learn how to pass data between pages in classic apps.