Select the field (the column) that you want to change. On the Fields tab, in the Properties group, click the arrow in the drop-down list next to Data Type, and then select a data type. Save your changes.

Where do you modify field properties in Access?

1. Click the table name in the table bar of your app.
2. Click Settings in the page bar, then click Fields on the Settings page.
3. Click the field name to access its properties.
4. Click the name of the field that you want to modify. …
5. Make the necessary changes, and then click Save.

How do I edit field properties in Arcgis?

1. To rename the field, click the text of the name and type a new name.
2. To change the data type, choose a new type from the corresponding Data Type drop-down list.