Show Fields/Libraries dialog
- You use the Show Fields dialog to specify the fields that are displayed in the list view of Library Explorer for the selected library.
- You use the Show Libraries dialog to specify the libraries that are displayed in the tree view of Library Explorer.
- You use the Assignment View dialog to specify the fields that are displayed in the assignment grid of the assignment view. This is useful as you can hide the fields and libraries that you rarely use, or do not use at all.
You can also use the dialogs to change the order in which the fields and libraries are displayed.
How to access the Show Fields/Libraries dialog
- To access the Show Fields dialog, right-click a blank area of the list view in Library Explorer and select Show Fields.
- To access the Show Libraries dialog, right-click a blank area of the list view in Library Explorer and select Show Libraries.
- To access the Assignment View dialog, right-click a blank area of the assignment grid and select Show Fields.
Explanation of the fields and buttons on the dialog
| Field/Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Available fields/types | A list of the fields or libraries that it is possible to display but that are not currently displayed. Click an item in this field to select it. |
| Add | Click this button to move an item that is currently selected in the Available fields/types field to the Show these fields/types field, thereby choosing to display it. |
| Remove | Click this button to move an item that is currently selected in the Show these fields/types field to the Available fields/types field, thereby choosing not to display it. |
| Show these fields/types in this order | A list of the fields or libraries that are currently displayed. Click an item in this field to select it. |
| Up | Click this button to move the item that is currently selected in the Show these fields/types in this order field up one position in the list. Items at the top of the list are displayed to the furthest left; items at the bottom are displayed to the furthest right. |
| Down | Click this button to move the item that is currently selected in the Show these fields/types in this order field down one position in the list. Items at the top of the list are displayed to the furthest left; items at the bottom are displayed to the furthest right. |
How do I...
... add a field or library to the display?
- Select the field or library that you want to display in the Available types/fields field.
- Click Add. The field or library appears in the Show these fields/types in this order field.
... remove a field or library from the display?
- Select the field or library that you want to remove from the display in the Show these fields/types in this order field.
- Click Remove. The field or library appears in the Available types/fields field.
... change the order in which fields or libraries are displayed?
- Select the field or library you want to configure in the Show these fields/types in this order field.
- Click Up to move the item towards the top of the list - and therefore further left in the display - or click Down to move it towards the bottom of the list - and therefore further right in the display.