Add and delete fields from document feature layers

Attribution is an important part of a successful GIS. You can add and delete fields in document feature layers using the feature layer Properties window.

Add a field

To add a field to a document feature layer, complete the following steps:

1. In the table of contents window, click the Properties button.

   The Properties window appears.

2. At the bottom of the window, click Add Field to add a new field to the feature layer.
3. Fill in the name, field type, default value, and if applicable, length of the field parameters.
4. Click Save.

Delete a field

To delete a field from a document feature layer, complete the following steps:

1. I the table of contents window, click the Properties button.
2. At the bottom of the window, select the field to delete.
3. Press Delete on your keyboard.
4. Click Save.