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# Editing Project Field Types

> Learn how to change the name and type of project fields in Schedules

*Written by Patricia Causey · Updated June 16, 2026*

When creating a Project Field in Schedules, you must add a name and select a field type: text, list, number, or attachment. You may change the name and the field data type. Let's see how it's done.

## How to Edit Project Field Data Types

1. Click the down arrow next to the Project Field header, and choose **Edit Field**.

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2. Choose what to edit. Here are some things you can do:

   1. Add a new name
   2. Select a new data type (see below the implications to your data)
   3. Change the behavior of the field (e.g. toggle on/off the option for multi-select).
   4. If working with a **List field**, add, remove, or rename options and change their color
   5. If working with a **Number field**, change the Decimal formatting

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## Implications When Changing Field Data Types

Below is the list of changes and the implications that occur:

* **Number ➝ Text**: Converts the numbers to text

  * **For Multi-Entry Fields:** numbers become a comma separated list of values
* **Number ➝ Attachment**: Deletes all values
* **Number ➝ List**: Changes all values to list options

  * **For Multi-Entry Fields:** every value becomes an option
* **List ➝ Text:** Converts the list options to text

  * **For Multi-Entry Fields:** list becomes a comma separated list of values
* **List ➝ Attachment**: Deletes all values
* **List ➝ Number**: Deletes all values
* **Text ➝ List**: Deletes all values
* **Text ➝ Number**: Deletes all values
* **Text ➝ Attachment**: Deletes all values
* **Attachment ➝ List**: Deletes all values
* **Attachment ➝ Number**: Deletes all values
* **Attachment ➝ Text**: Deletes all values

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