Organizing Columns in a List

A list consists of many columns of data, some of which might not be displayed on the screen. You can add, remove, and rearrange the columns to suit your preferences.

Figure 5-3 Example of the Columns Displayed dialog box.

To organize columns in a list

1. In a list, click the menu button, and then click Columns Displayed.

   The Columns Displayed dialog box appears. For more information about the Columns Displayed dialog box, see Figure 5-3.

2. Select one or more columns in one of the lists (Available Columns or Selected Columns).

3. Use the buttons between the Available Columns list and the Selected Columns list to show or hide the selected columns.

   The following table describes each button.

   Button	Description
   	Shows the selected columns.
   	Hides the selected columns.
   	Shows all columns.
   	Hides all columns.

   
   

4. Select a column in the Selected Columns list and use the column-ordering buttons to the right of the Selected Columns list to change the order in which the columns appear in the list.

   The following table describes each button.

   Button	Description
   	Moves a selected column down one position in the Selected Columns list. This moves the column to the right in the list you are modifying.
   	Moves a selected column up one position in the Selected Columns list. This moves the column to the left in the list you are modifying.
   	Moves a selected column to the bottom of the Selected Columns list. This moves the column all the way to the right in the list you are modifying.
   	Moves a selected column to the top of the Selected Columns list. This moves the column all the way to the left in the list you are modifying.

   
   

5. Click Save.