Can an Action edit only specific records on the details table?

The correct understanding is that an Action in Quickbase can edit specific records in the details table as long as the criteria for the action are explicitly set to define which records are to be changed. Setting criteria essentially acts as a filter, allowing you to specify conditions that need to be met for the action to apply. For example, you might determine that only records with a certain status or value should be updated when the action is triggered.

This functionality enables precision and control over data changes, making it possible to tailor the action's impact based on your specific requirements. Thus, by correctly establishing criteria within your action settings, you can ensure that only the intended records are modified, thereby enhancing data integrity and operational efficiency.

Other options suggest conditions that either do not fit or are more complex than necessary for the functionality in question. Many-to-many relationships, report link customizations, or outright limitations are not required to edit specific records through an action; it's fundamentally about how you define the criteria for that action.