> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.fabricplan.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.fabricplan.com/documentation/readme/powertable-sheets/how-tos/manage-columns.md).
# Manage Columns
Use **Manage Columns** to control column visibility, width, order, configuration, and access permissions.
To open the **Manage Columns** panel, select **PowerTable** > **Manage Columns**.
The following options are available:
### Adjust column width
To adjust column width:
1. Select **PowerTable** > **Manage Columns**.
2. In the **Width** field, enter the required width in pixels for the required column(s).
To restore the original column widths, select the **Reset** icon. For more information on adjusting column widths, see [change column widths](/documentation/readme/powertable-sheets/how-tos/manage-columns/change-column-widths.md).
### Display or hide columns
To display or hide columns:
1. Select **PowerTable** > **Manage Columns**.
2. In the **Show** column, select the checkbox next to a column to display it.
3. Clear the checkbox to hide the column.
To display all available columns, select the **All** checkbox.
{% hint style="info" %}
#### Note
Hiding a column removes it from the table view but does not delete it.
{% endhint %}
### **Edit column configuration**
Use **Edit Config** to configure column properties such as input types, constraints, default values, display settings, and lookups.
To edit column configuration:
1. Select **Edit Config** in the **Manage Columns** panel.
2. The **Column Configuration** window opens, as shown below, where you can configure these column properties.
For more information, see [**Configure column properties**](/documentation/readme/powertable-sheets/how-tos/configure-column-properties.md).
### Configure column access
Use **Column Access** to control which users can view or edit specific columns.
1. Select **Column Access** in the **Manage Columns** panel.
2. The **Column Access Control** window opens, where you can configure access permissions for each column.
For more information about setting up column access control, see [**Column access control**](/documentation/readme/powertable-sheets/how-tos/set-up-row-and-column-access-control.md#column-access).
### Reorder columns
You can reorder columns to customize the table layout.
To reorder columns:
1. Drag a column header to the required position in the table.
2. Alternatively, in the **Manage Columns** panel, drag the **reorder handle** (six-dot icon) next to a column and drop it in the required position.
Changes are applied immediately and are reflected in the table layout.
{% hint style="info" %}
#### Note
Reordering a column changes only its display position in the table and does not affect the underlying data.
{% endhint %}
### Search and filter columns
Use the search and filter options to locate specific columns, especially in tables with many columns.
* **Search** - Find columns by their name.
* **Filter** - Filter columns by **Input Type** or **Column Type**.
To clear all applied filters, select **Reset**.
---
# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.
## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:
```
GET https://docs.fabricplan.com/documentation/readme/powertable-sheets/how-tos/manage-columns.md?ask=
```
The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.