1. User's Guide
  2. Tables
  3. Modify a Table
  4. Reorder Columns

Reorder Columns

Move table columns into an order that helps you best see the data.

By Mouse

  1. Click and drag the column heading. The cursor changes to the Move object cursor.

    Note:

    The column on the far-left is fixed and cannot be moved.

    Table heading being moved.

  2. Once the column is close to the position you want, release the cursor. The column snaps into place. You do not need to position it exactly.

By Menu

  1. From the View drop-down in the table toolbar, select Reorder Columns...
    View drop-down with Reorder Columns being clicked
  2. In the list, select the columns you want to move.
    Reorder Columns dialog box, with two attributes selected.
  3. Click the up and down arrows on the right of the dialog to reorder the items.

    Moving items up in the list moves the column left in the table.

  4. Repeat this process until the list is arranged the way you want, and then click OK.