directus/docs/guides/fields.md

Fields

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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. :::