On the Fields tab, do one of the following:
Add a field
- Click Add.
- In the Field name box, type a name for the field.
- In the Description box, type a description.
- In the Information type list, select the type of information you want to store in this field, and then click Next.
- Specify the settings you want for the information type you selected, and click Finish.
Note When you add a field, the field automatically appears in the default view of the list or document library.
Modify a field
Note Certain fields are built in, and you cannot modify them. You cannot change the information type of a field, but you can modify its settings.
- Select the field you want to modify, and do one of the following:
Modify field settings
- Click Modify.
- If you want to change the name or description of the field, type a new name and description in the Field Name and Description boxes.
- Click Next.
- If you want to change the settings for the field, such as its default value, make the changes, and click Finish.
Change the order of the fields
- Click Move Up or Move Down.
Note The order of the fields determines the order of fields in data entry forms for the list or document library, but has no effect on views of the list or document library.
Remove a field
- Select the field you want to remove, and click Remove.
Note Certain built-in fields are required, and you cannot remove them.