CMS (Formerly Content Manager): Deleting Fields from a Collection
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You can delete fields (columns) from your collection at any time. The field is only marked as deleted and is not actually removed from the collection. You can always restore a deleted field and all of its content.
Before deleting a field from a collection
If the field is | On your published site |
|---|---|
Connected to a text element | The element is displayed with its default text. |
Used as a sort condition in a dataset | The content is displayed without the sort condition being applied. |
Used as a filter condition in a dataset | Nothing is displayed because the filter condition cannot be met. |
Used as a field in a dynamic page URL | Any links you create to that dynamic page in your site return a 404 error (page cannot be found). |
Connected to an Input element | The Input element is displayed and remains enabled. If the user submits, a new item is created in the collection but the user content is not stored in the item. In the case of a dropdown list, if the deleted field is connected to the labels and values, the default options are displayed. |
Connected to a column in a table | The column is empty but the header remains unless you manually remove the column. |
Connected to an image | If the Image field is deleted, the element has no content and isn't displayed. If any other of the connected fields are deleted, the image displays but not the other information. |
Connected to a gallery | If the image field was deleted, the gallery displays empty shapes. If any other of the connected fields are deleted, the image displays but not the other information. |
Connected to a button | If the button label was connected to the deleted field, the button displays blank and remains enabled. |
Connected to a video element | The video element is displayed on the page but plays the default video. |
Deleting a field from a collection
- Go to CMS in your site's dashboard.
- Click the relevant collection.
- Click the title field at the top of a field (column).
- Click Delete.
Tip:
Accidentally deleted a field? Recreating a field with the same name immediately after deleting it restores the field and its contents.
After deleting a field from a collection
After deleting a field in your collection, a Warning icon 
is displayed:
is displayed:- In the Connect to Data panel of your element.
- In the Dataset Settings panel.
If the field is used in a dynamic page URL, a Warning icon
is displayed:- In the Dynamic Page Dataset panel.
- In the Page Settings panel of the dynamic page.
- In the SEO Settings panel of the dynamic page.