Change the column order in a list or library
Applies ToSharePoint Server 2016 SharePoint Server 2013 Enterprise SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Microsoft Lists

This article discusses how you can move the position that a column appears in a list or library. 

To learn about managing lists or libraries with a large number of list items, see Manage large lists and libraries in SharePoint.

Change the order of how columns are displayed

  1. Go to the library or list that you want to move one or more column positions.

  2. Select the heading of the column that you want to move, then drag and drop it to the appropriate location. 

    A document library in the modern SharePoint Online view, showing a column being dragged from one position to another
  • Or you can select the down arrow Chevron icon to expand details. at the top of any column, then select Column Settings > Move Left or Move Right.

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