## Metadata Field Ordering

The metadata field ordering page allows Collection Administrators to control the order in which fields appear on the Full Record and Edit/Add Resource pages. Settings for the Display Order (on the left half of the screen) control the ordering seen in the Full Record display. Settings for the Editing Order (on the right half of the screen) control the ordering seen on the Add New Resource and Edit Resource pages.

The position of one or more fields in an ordering can be changed by clicking the field and dragging it to the appropriate place. Changes to field orderings will be effective immediately.

Collection Administrators may also choose to group like metadata fields together, and have them appear in their own box on the Full Record or Edit Resource pages. To group a set of metadata fields together, type the name of the grouping in the Add Group box, select whether the group belongs in the Display Order (on the Full Record) or Edit Order (on the Edit Resources page), and click the ``Add`` button. The name of the group will appear in the list in bold, and fields can be moved into the group. They will appear indented under the group name. The name given to these groupings will not appear on the Full Record page (Display Order). However, on the Edit Resources page (Edit Order) the name does display and the set of fields is collapsible.

### See Also

- Metadata Field Editor
- Metadata Field Definitions
- Customizing Metadata Fields