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title: "Managing fields"
date: "2025-07-28T09:58:58+00:00"
summary: "Learn how to manage fields for content types, media, menus, and more in Drupal. Add, edit, or reuse fields easily with our guide."
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Use the following steps to manage fields for a bundle:

1.  [Access your site](/node/69836#access-a-site).
    
2.  In the left sidebar, click **Structure**.
3.  Select the entity type for which you want to manage fields.
    
    For example, Content types, Media types, Menus, or Taxonomy.
    
4.  Choose the bundle for which you want to manage fields.
    
    For example, Article in Content types or Main navigation in Menus.
    
5.  Click the **Manage fields** tab.
    
    ![acquia-source_manage-fields](https://acquia.widen.net/content/f3m0v4nwal/web/9ace1_acquia-source_manage-fields.png?w=720&v=d6e81bce-a7e6-475d-977e-306a5b4f3873&itok=sPZiiZAw)
    
6.  To edit an existing field:
    1.  Click **Edit** besides the field name.
    2.  Make the changes based on your requirements.
    3.  Click **Save settings**.
7.  To add a new field:
    1.  Click **Create a new field**.
    2.  Choose a [field type](/acquia-source/field-types "Field types") and click **Continue**.
    3.  In the **Label** field, enter a name for the field.
    4.  Complete the configuration for the field.
    5.  Click **Save settings**.
8.  To reuse a field that already exists on another bundle:
    
    1.  Click **Re-use an existing field**.
    2.  Choose an existing field from the list and click **Re-use** besides it.
    3.  Configure any instance-specific settings.
    4.  Click **Save settings**.
    
    Reusing fields ensures consistency across your content structure by providing a standardized framework for data management.