Swapping Columns

Use

You can change the sequence of the columns in the list.

Fixed Columns

A list can contain fixed columns. This means that these columns are located to the right or left of the list, depending on the settings. You cannot change the position of fixed columns. If horizontal paginators are visible, you can use them to scroll only those columns that are not fixed.

Prerequisites

  • The Column Selection tab page is displayed in the Settings dialog box.

  • The column you want to move is not a hierarchy column.

  • The column you want to move is not a fixed column.

Procedure

  1. To change the sequence of columns, open the Settings dialog box (see Using the Dialog Box with Settings for the List ).

  2. Choose the Column Selection tab page as required.

    The Displayed Columns list contains all columns that are currently displayed in the list.

  3. In the Displayed Columns list, select the entry with the column whose position you want to change.

  4. Choose one of the following pushbuttons below the Displayed Columns list.

    To...

    Choose

    Move the column forward one position

    with the quick info text Move Selected Columns Up

    Move the column back one position

    with the quick info text Move Selected Columns Down

    Move the column to the beginning of the list

    with the quick info text Move Selected Columns to Beginning

    Move the column to the end of the list

    with the quick info text Move Selected Columns to End

  5. Apply your settings to the list.