Step 1:
Open up Airtable and either start a new base or pick one you've already got going.

Step 2:
Lay out your table. Think about what fields you need—text, numbers, dates, you name it. Make sure everything's set up just right.

Step 1:
Hit "Grid view" and then "Create a view".

Step 2:
Pick the view type you want—Grid, Gallery, whatever floats your boat.

Step 3:
Add filters to this view to zero in on records that need some TLC. Maybe they're empty, have bad data, or just need a little formatting love.

Step 1:
Go to the "Automations" tab at the top right of your Airtable screen.

Step 2:
Click "Create an automation" and then "Create a custom automation".

Step 1:
Choose a trigger like "When a record enters a view" to catch new records in that filtered view you made.

Step 2:
Set up the conditions for the trigger. Maybe it's when a record gets added or updated.

Step 1:
Click "Add action" to tell the automation what to do when it gets triggered.

Step 2:
Pick an action type like "Update record".

Step 3:
Choose the table and record to update based on your trigger.

Step 4:
Set the fields and updates you want to happen automatically. Maybe you want to standardize text, fill in missing info, or reformat dates.

Step 1:
For more complex stuff, use the "Run script" option.

Step 2:
Write a JavaScript function in the scripting environment to do things like split names, standardize formats, or remove duplicates.

Step 3:
Test your script with some sample records to make sure it works like a charm.

Step 1:
Double-check all your automation steps and switch the automation to "On".

Step 2:
Add a few test records that meet your trigger criteria to see if the automation does its thing.

Step 3:
Look at the results to make sure the data is cleaned up just right.

Step 1:
Keep an eye on your automations to catch any issues or records that slip through the cracks.

Step 2:
Tweak the conditions, actions, and scripts as needed to handle new data patterns or edge cases.