directus/docs/guides/fields.md

Fields

You can manage your fields within the Data Model section of the App's Settings, via the API Fields Endpoint, or directly within the database. If you're unfamiliar with Directus Fields, please start by reading our Understanding Fields docs.

Creating a Field

1. Navigate to Settings > Data Model > [Collection Name]
2. Under Fields & Layout, click the Create Field button
3. Choose the field type, and follow its specific setup guide...

• Standard Field
• Presentation Field
• Many-to-One Field
• One-to-Many Field
• Many-to-Many Field
• Many-to-Any Field
• Translated Fields

::: Database Fields Keep in mind that Directus Fields are just a database columns. Therefore you can import or create a column directly in the database, and it will automatically appear within Directus. The first time you manage that column, a directus_fields record will be created with default values. :::

Duplicating a Field

1. Navigate to Settings > Data Model > [Collection Name]
2. Click the More Options icon for the field you want to delete
3. Click the Duplicate Field option

:::warning Relational and Primary Key Fields It is not currently possible to duplicate relational fields or a collection's primary key. :::

Adjusting Field Layout

The layout of the collection's form is determined by the following field options.

• Field Visibility — If the field is "Visible" or "Hidden"
• Field Width — How wide the field is shown relative to the form/page
  • Half — The field is shown at half the form width
  • Full — (Default) The field is shown at the full form width
  • Fill — The field is shown filling the page width
• Field Sort — The order of fields within the form
• Field Group — If the field is a "group" type

1. Create any desired groupings by Creating a Field Group
2. Click the More Options icon for any fields/groups to adjust visibility
3. Click the More Options icon for any fields to adjust width
4. Rearrange fields and groups with their drag-and-drop handles

Deleting a Field

1. Navigate to Settings > Data Model > [Collection Name]
2. Click the More Options icon for the field you want to delete
3. Click the Delete Field option
4. Confirm this decision by clicking Delete in the dialog

:::danger Irreversible Change This action is permanent and can not be undone. Please proceed with caution. :::