> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.editable.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.editable.io/working-with-editable/manage-columns.md).

# Manage Columns

After creating the table or importing it, you can configure its column properties in the **Manage Columns** section. These properties include input type, whether the column is editable or not, default value, minimum and maximum values (constraints), lookup and relation, prefix, and suffix.

By connecting to a database, you would have completed [this step](/getting-data-into-editable/connect-to-data/configuration-steps/configure-columns.md) during onboarding. If you wish to change the properties, you can access this window **any time** by clicking on **Settings -> Manage Columns.**

<figure><img src="/files/uiiTiBg0YvlsuF4cUTSv" alt=""><figcaption><p>Manage Columns</p></figcaption></figure>

The field properties are classified as follows:

1. General
2. Constraints
3. Lookup and Relation
4. Display

We will explain each of the above in the upcoming sections.

Note: The **Configure Columns** option can be used to show/hide the above sections.

<figure><img src="/files/ZZJXPCj19acBBoOVAW70" alt=""><figcaption><p>Configure columns</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}

* **Import and Export:** Importing and exporting the configurations are explained in [this section](/working-with-editable/manage-columns/import-export-configuration.md).
* Inserting formula/multi-select columns and adding database columns are explained in the upcoming sections.
  {% endhint %}


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