# Fields-Basics

Fields are a collection of interrelated [records](how-to-create-records).  They are represented as columns and contain related data from different records. What's more? Fields form the foundational aspect of a board.&#x20;

![A new Board containing no Field.](https://2355679203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MKVGdGBXO7mTN51Sodu%2F-Ma3a2Gz4LSePBdtVq4k%2F-Ma3bJb1aWkRPGwrBvj0%2Fscreely-1621427515725.png?alt=media\&token=a96363b8-9d99-46ac-8796-522377cdb556)

## Create a New Field

Here's how you can create a new field on your Quabbly board. Do take the following steps:

![Creating a new Field.](https://2355679203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MKVGdGBXO7mTN51Sodu%2F-Ma3a2Gz4LSePBdtVq4k%2F-Ma3cO86AqMX8ec8RQU7%2Fscreely-1621427802795.png?alt=media\&token=084eedae-e938-4bb3-9213-2d17425036d7)

1. On the newly created Quabbly board, click on **“Create New Field.”**
2. Type in the Field Name
3. &#x20;Give the field a description. This step is **optional**&#x20;
4. Select a Field type in the **“**[**Type**](creating-fields-1/field-types)**”** dropdown.
5. Fill in the required details. These details will vary for the field types.
6. Randomly select checkboxes found at the bottom of this page depending on Personal needs.
7. Then click on the **"Submit"** button. &#x20;

![](https://2355679203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MKVGdGBXO7mTN51Sodu%2F-Ma3ceMvSG8uEo-on28m%2F-Ma3pWMhEDFUUouzjSpA%2Fscreely-1621431224478.png?alt=media\&token=3f09fcdb-5f4c-4a56-a306-1395f3e3df90)

### Adding more fields&#x20;

Take the following steps to add more field to the existing ones.&#x20;

1. Click on **“Board Settings”** and navigate to **"Manage Field."**
2. Click on **“Create New Field”**
3. Type in the Field Name.
4. Type in the Field Description (Optional).
5. Select a Field type in the **“Type”** dropdown.
6. Fill in the required details. These details will vary for the field types.
7. Click on checkboxes found at the bottom of this page depending on your usage needs.
8. &#x20;Click on the **"Submit"** button.&#x20;

![](https://2355679203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MKVGdGBXO7mTN51Sodu%2F-Ma3tS8X56FA_EZSch5S%2F-Ma3ydpw20HZvZ7RShu2%2Fscreely-1621433486458.png?alt=media\&token=c383b39d-0778-4d27-928d-a7c73e99c910)

There is also a faster means to achieve the same result. Did you notice a small plus icon beside your fields?

![](https://2355679203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MKVGdGBXO7mTN51Sodu%2F-Ma3tS8X56FA_EZSch5S%2F-Ma4PJFGhYFvzEibZ1EX%2Fscreely-1621440814409.png?alt=media\&token=6e9d8681-7796-4eb3-8c81-b011fa824392)

Clicking on that icon enables you to quickly create additional fields.

### Ordering Fields

This allows you to position and reposition your fields on your board. You can order your fields in a way you are most convenient.&#x20;

![Ordering your Field.](https://2355679203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MKVGdGBXO7mTN51Sodu%2F-Ma4T_J7CKzdy8RavC_R%2F-Ma4_YwaVcpfB0AwVcOZ%2Fscreely-1621443716788.png?alt=media\&token=739272a6-798a-4d69-982b-3ceb9d1149fd)

### Editing Fields

Make changes to your fields even after you have completed your field setup. Use the kebab menu (3 vertical dots).

Let's walk you through the process;

1. Go to the **"Board Settings"**&#x20;
2. Click on the **"Manage Field"**
3. Locate the field to be edited and click on the kebab menu (3 vertical dots).
4. Click on "Edit" and make the necessary changes&#x20;
5. &#x20;Click on **"Update."**

![Editing a Field.](https://2355679203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MKVGdGBXO7mTN51Sodu%2F-Ma4T_J7CKzdy8RavC_R%2F-Ma5i6T77libGzH7eFMZ%2Fscreely-1621462662216.png?alt=media\&token=368bac49-0303-411e-a479-4e422156315b)



### Deleting Fields&#x20;

This process is probably as simple as you imagined it would be.

Let's walk you through the process;

1. Go to the **"Board Settings"**&#x20;
2. Click on the **"Manage Field"**
3. Locate the field to be deleted and click on the kebab menu (3 vertical dots).
4. &#x20;Click on **"Delete."**

![Deleting a Field](https://2355679203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MKVGdGBXO7mTN51Sodu%2F-Ma4T_J7CKzdy8RavC_R%2F-Ma4XXu7xLkY5w-ikNID%2Fscreely-1621443063794.png?alt=media\&token=8875fd85-63f0-40cf-b41b-d127ce7f6db1)

Next, let's look at what field types are and break them down
