Noric AI
Format Types
Format types define what kind of content goes in a cell. There are 11 types, each optimized for a specific kind of output.
Set the format type in column settings. Setting the right format for each column:
- Keeps your data clean and consistently structured
- Produces exactly the kind of output you need
- Enables proper rendering (checkboxes render as checkboxes, URLs become clickable links, etc.)
Auto
The best format is picked automatically based on generated content. Use Auto when you're genuinely unsure what type of content will come back, or when exploring a new column. Once you see the results, it's worth switching to a more specific type to lock in the structure.
Text
Free-form prose. Use Text for:
- Descriptions and summaries
- Research notes
- Generated copy (taglines, pitches, emails)
- Any content that doesn't fit a specific structured type
Example prompt: "Write a 2-sentence description of what this company does."
Example output
Number
A plain numeric value — no units, no extra text. Use Number for employee headcount, founding year, revenue figures, or rating scores.
Example prompt: "How many employees does @Company Name have? Return a number only."
Example output
If your number needs a currency symbol, use Currency instead.
Currency
A monetary value with a currency symbol. Output is formatted as $1,200, €45.00, etc., including negative amounts when the value is a loss, refund, or deficit. Use Currency for pricing, revenue or funding amounts, or cost estimates.
Example prompt: "What is the starting price of @Company Name's paid plan? Return a dollar amount only."
Example output
Date
A structured date value. Dates are normalized to a consistent format. Use Date for founding dates, last funding round dates, published dates of articles, or any time-based field.
Example prompt: "When was @Company Name founded? Return the year only."
Example output
Checkbox
A true/false (yes/no) value that renders as a checked or unchecked box. Use Checkbox for qualification questions ("Does this company have a free tier?"), boolean flags ("Is this company publicly traded?"), or simple pass/fail criteria.
Example prompt: "Does @Company Name have a free plan available? Yes or No."
Example output
The checkbox renders as a visual tick box in the grid — no text, just a clear check or empty box.
Select
A single value chosen from a list of options you define. The closest match from your list is selected. Use Select for categories (B2B, B2C, Marketplace), stages (Seed, Series A), ratings (High, Medium, Low), or sentiment.
How to set up: In the column settings, add your list of options. One of those values will always be returned.
Example prompt: "What is the primary business model of @Company Name? Choose from: B2B, B2C, B2B2C, Marketplace."
Example output
If a row can belong to more than one category, use Multi-Select instead.
Multi-select
Multiple values from a defined list. Use Multi-Select when a single item can fit multiple categories — industry tags, feature lists, or regions.
How to set up: Same as Select — define your options list in the column settings. One or more values from the list are returned.
Example prompt: "What industries does @Company Name operate in? Choose all that apply from: Fintech, HR Tech, SaaS, Healthcare, EdTech, E-commerce."
Example output
Bullets
A structured list of short items. Use Bullets for key features, risks, steps, or highlights. The output renders as a proper bulleted list in the cell.
Example prompt: "List the top 3 reasons a customer would choose @Company Name over alternatives. Each point in one sentence."
Example output
- Best-in-class automation that reduces manual work by up to 80%.
- Deep integrations with tools teams already use, including Slack and Salesforce.
- Enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 Type II compliance.
URL
A clean web address — no surrounding text, just the URL. Use URL for company websites, LinkedIn profiles, job posting links, or source citations. URLs render as clickable links in the grid.
Example prompt: "Find the LinkedIn profile URL for @Company Name."
Example output
Document
A file reference. Use Document when you want the cell itself to hold a file attachment rather than extracted text — for example, a column where each row contains a CV, a contract, or a report.
Example output
For extracting information from a document into text, use a Text prompt with a document @mention instead.