How do I add or remove data fields on a record index?

When you look at the index of a historical record, you can discover that more data fields are needed. Or you see data fields that you want to delete. Add or remove fields as you improve the accuracy of the index.

Before you start

Determine if the index allows you to add or remove fields. From a record details page (the page that shows the indexed information), click Edit.

• If the Edit button is grayed-out, you cannot edit the index. If you see a pop-up box and a few Edit buttons, you cannot add or remove fields. Check back from time-to-time. We expect more record collections to become fully editable in the future.
• If a new screen appears with the record image, you can add or remove fields. Continue with the steps.

Steps (website)

1. At the top of a record details page, click Edit.
2. In the right-side panel, find the section where you want to add or remove a field. Click the pencil icon.
3. Find and click Add or Remove Fields.
   
   • Click any fields that you want to add.
   • Click X on the fields that you want to remove.
4. Click Save Fields.
5. If you added a field, you can now enter information in the new field.
6. Click Save Changes.

Steps (mobile)

1. Open the FamilySearch Family Tree app on your mobile device.
2. Navigate to the indexed information of the record of interest.
3. At the top of the record details page, tap Edit.
4. The record image shows. Depending on your screen size, the indexed data shows on the right of the image or below it. Find the section where you want to add or remove a field. Tap the pencil icon.

5. Find and tap Add or Remove Fields.

   • Tap any fields that you want to add.
   • Tap X on fields that you want to remove.
6. Tap Save Fields.
7. If you added a field, you can now enter information in the new field.
8. Tap Save Changes.