Delete Field (Data Management)

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Summary

Deletes one or more fields from a table, feature class, feature layer, or raster dataset.

Usage

  • Fields cannot be deleted from nonnative, read-only data formats in ArcGIS, such as VPF and CAD datasets.

Parameters

LabelExplanationData Type
Input Table

The table containing the fields to be deleted. The existing input table will be modified.

Mosaic Layer; Raster Layer; Table View
Drop Field

The fields to be dropped from the input table. Only nonrequired fields may be deleted.

Field

Derived Output

LabelExplanationData Type
Update Input Table

The updated dataset.

Table View; Raster Layer; Mosaic Layer

Environments

Licensing information

  • Basic: Yes
  • Standard: Yes
  • Advanced: Yes

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