How to modify the structure of a table in phpMyAdmin?

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by lottie , in category: Third Party Scripts , a year ago

How to modify the structure of a table in phpMyAdmin?

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by haylee.mertz , a year ago

@lottie 

To modify the structure of a table in phpMyAdmin, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open phpMyAdmin by accessing it through your web browser and entering the URL where it is installed.
  2. Select the database containing the table that you want to modify from the left-hand sidebar. This will display the list of tables within that database.
  3. Click on the table name that you want to modify to open it.
  4. In the top menu, you will see a "Structure" tab. Click on it to view the structure of the table.
  5. To modify the structure, you can perform various actions such as adding a new column, modifying an existing column, or deleting a column.
  • To add a new column, click on the "Add" button located below the table structure. Fill in the necessary details, such as the column name, data type, length, etc. and click on the "Save" button.
  • To modify an existing column, you can click on the pencil icon next to the column you want to modify. Edit the necessary details and click on the "Save" button.
  • To delete a column, click on the trash bin icon next to the column you want to delete. Confirm the deletion by clicking on the "OK" button in the confirmation dialog box.
  1. After performing the required modifications, click on the "Save" button to save the changes.


Please note that modifying the structure of a table can have significant consequences on the data stored in it. Therefore, it is advisable to back up your database before making any structural changes to ensure that you have a copy of your data in case of any unexpected issues.