6. Creating and Using Basic Fields : Composite Fields : Table Fields : Modify a Table Field
 
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Modify a Table Field
You can modify a table field in the following ways:
Move columns
Change column properties
Change visual characteristics of columns
Copy and paste other fields into a table field
See the appropriate procedure, following, for instructions on performing these actions.
To move a column
To select a column to move, click any cell in the column except the first cell.
The entire column is highlighted, and you can then move it as necessary.
To change the properties of a column
The first cell in the column is the prototype cell for the column. Select the first cell in the column to change the properties (in the Property Inspector) for the entire column.
To change the visual characteristics of a column
Select the entire column by clicking any cell in the column except the top cell. Change the properties in the Property Inspector.
To copy and paste other fields into a table field
Use the commands on the Edit menu of the floating menu bar.
The copied field becomes the prototype for a new column of the table field.
For more information about copying fields, see Copy and Paste a Field).