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"Keep in mind that Directus Fields are just a database columns." --> "Keep in mind that a Directus Field is just a database column."
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# Fields
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> You can manage your fields within the Data Model section of the App's Settings, via the
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> [API Fields Endpoint](/reference/api/fields), or directly within the database. If you're
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> unfamiliar with Directus Fields, please start by reading our
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> [Understanding Fields](/concepts/data-model) docs.
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## Creating a Field
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1. Navigate to **Settings > Data Model > [Collection Name]**
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2. Under Fields & Layout, click the **Create Field** button
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3. **Choose the field type**, and follow its specific setup guide...
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- [Standard Field](/guides/field-types/standard-field)
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- [Presentation Field](/guides/field-types/presentation-field)
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- [Many-to-One Field](/guides/field-types/many-to-one-field)
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- [One-to-Many Field](/guides/field-types/one-to-many-field)
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- [Many-to-Many Field](/guides/field-types/many-to-many-field)
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- [Many-to-Any Field](/guides/field-types/many-to-any-field)
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- [Translated Fields](/guides/field-types/translated-fields)
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::: tip Database Fields
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Keep in mind that a Directus Field is just a database column. Therefore you
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can import or create a column directly in the database, and it will automatically appear within
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Directus. The first time you manage that column, a `directus_fields` record will be created with
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default values.
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## Duplicating a Field
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1. Navigate to **Settings > Data Model > [Collection Name]**
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2. Click the **More Options** icon for the field you want to delete
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3. Click the **Duplicate Field** option
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::: warning Relational and Primary Key Fields
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It is not currently possible to duplicate relational
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fields or a collection's primary key.
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## Adjusting Field Layout
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The layout of the collection's form is determined by the following field options.
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- **Field Visibility** — If the field is "Visible" or "Hidden"
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- **Field Width** — How wide the field is shown relative to the form/page
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- Half — The field is shown at half the form width
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- Full — (Default) The field is shown at the full form width
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- Fill — The field is shown filling the page width
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- **Field Sort** — The order of fields within the form
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- **Field Group** — If the field is a "group" type
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<!-- @TODO 1. Create any desired groupings by **[Creating a Field Group](/guides/fields)** -->
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2. Click the **More Options** icon for any fields/groups to adjust visibility
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3. Click the **More Options** icon for any fields to adjust width
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4. **Rearrange fields and groups** with their drag-and-drop handles
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## Deleting a Field
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1. Navigate to **Settings > Data Model > [Collection Name]**
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2. Click the **More Options** icon for the field you want to delete
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3. Click the **Delete Field** option
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4. Confirm this decision by clicking **Delete** in the dialog
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::: danger Irreversible Change
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This action is permanent and can not be undone. Please proceed with
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caution.
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