Defining fields in the Manage Database dialog box
Use the following steps to create or change fields in a new or existing database.
Note  To have fields that you define in the Manage Database dialog box automatically display on a layout, you must select the Add newly defined fields to current layout preference before you define the fields. See Setting layout preferences.
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With the database open in Browse mode or Layout mode, choose File menu > Manage > Database.
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If your database contains more than one table, select the appropriate table from the Table list.
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For Field Name, type a name for the field.
See About naming fields.
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For Type, select a field type.
See About choosing a field type.
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Click Create.
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See Setting options for fields.
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Note  To add an existing field to a layout, switch to Layout mode and drag a field from the Field tool Field tool. See Placing and removing fields on a layout.
Related topics 
Defining fields in the Field Picker dialog box
Defining fields in Table View