# Add and Edit Columns

Columns in the data table can be added and configured based on the fields of the standard object set in the List Configurator. Various properties can be specified for each field, enabling effective management and optimization of the data table’s structure to meet user needs.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Note: If you wish to display values from a data source without creating a field in the object, you can add a **virtual column.**

[Learn more about adding virtual columns >](/smallbuilder-lists/builder-setup-steps/datatable-setup/add-virtual-column.md)
{% endhint %}

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### :small\_orange\_diamond: Steps to Add a Column

1. Click the **Add Columns** button.\\

   <figure><img src="/files/61lSJ40VnREtPqTkrmXU" alt="" width="308"><figcaption><p>Datatable Setup</p></figcaption></figure>
2. In the **Add Columns** screen, select the field you want to add and click the **Add** button.\\

   <figure><img src="/files/aqpQkluDQ95nkDhkF6zT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add Columns Modal</p></figcaption></figure>
3. Verify the newly added column in the **Datatable Setup** screen.\\

   <figure><img src="/files/J0J5EWKxpPWLH7t2Dddq" alt="" width="335"><figcaption><p>Datatable Setup</p></figcaption></figure>

### :small\_orange\_diamond: Steps to Edit a Column

1. In the **Datatable Setup** screen, click the edit icon for the column you want to configure.\\

   <figure><img src="/files/ODVo5Y1jJq285lbhqrXY" alt="" width="338"><figcaption><p>Datatable Setup</p></figcaption></figure>
2. Configure the column settings, such as the column label, alignment, width, and other properties based on the column type.
   * **Object Field Column:** Configurable based on the field’s properties.
   * **Virtual Column:** [Learn more about adding and configuring virtual columns >](/smallbuilder-lists/builder-setup-steps/datatable-setup/add-virtual-column.md)
   * **Row Action:** [Learn more about adding and configuring row actions >](/smallbuilder-lists/builder-setup-steps/datatable-setup/add-row-action.md)
   * Learn more about field-specific configurations >

3\. After completing the changes, click the **Save** button to save the settings.


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