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title: "Manage column view."
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/DLP/736986156/Manage%20column%20view."
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> Macro (toc)

## Introduction

In the Overview module, you can:

- make temporary changes to an existing view
- update an existing column view
- create a new column view

> ℹ️ Column views of the Hierarchy and Timeline are independent and must be changed separately.

![image](media://2c8ae025-5520-41c4-8133-6116f8c858e6)

## Existing views

At the top, you can find a list of available views. 

![image](media://f6d2d745-fbec-44d6-8f00-273f9f9fe546)

You can freely switch between the views, as it won't affect other users.

## Temporary changes to the current view

Any user can temporarily modify the current view.

When you make changes to the active (in-use) column view:

- A red asterisk appears next to the column view name:
- When you open the dropdown, you see the **current view is modified **warning:

### Restore

To undo the temporary modifications, use the **Restore **option:

![image-20240205-095312.png](media://93f87dde-ab20-4293-9ceb-06539c3df784)

## Edit existing views

To permanently update a column view:

1. Select a view from the drop-down at the top (only an active view can be modified).
2. Add/remove columns.
3. Click the **Save **icon.

## **Create a new column view**

Edit a current view and use the "save as" option to save it as a new column view.

![image](media://67931750-1e94-4185-b27c-7444b847b867)

![image](media://946407c0-7d48-44a4-aebb-dd51158ba7f2)

## Box configuration 

Full management of the column views, including deleting Views, can be done in the [Box Configuration](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/297572218).

![image](media://0f45e41a-6774-4498-a1dd-01069a324fe1)

## **Reorder columns**

Left-click on the column name (hold the button) and drag the column into a new position. 

![2024-02-05_10-58-58.mp4](media://79b2c6cd-615a-48e4-a061-9883d7173b95)

## **Customize columns**

Click on the wrench icon next to a column name; an additional drop-down menu will appear. 

Customization options vary depending on the column.

![image](media://0ecda533-85fb-414a-a2fc-9516c3224976)

![image](media://5c5a4f95-339a-4410-b75b-1f2fee8883a2)

**Non-customizable columns:**

- Fav
- Icon
- ID
- Name
- Type

## **Custom column **

Go to [Box Columns](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/297573377) to create your own custom fields that you can use as columns in the Overview module to see the most important information and metrics related to your Project, Portfolio, or any other type of box you want to manage.