# Changing a field format
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You can change the format of a field within the context of an analysis. The formatting options available for fields vary based on the field's data type.

Use menu options in the **Field list** pane or the visual field wells to make simple format changes, or use the **Format data** pane to make more extensive formatting changes.

**Topics**
+ [Format a currency field](format-a-currency-field.md)
+ [Format a date field](format-a-date-field.md)
+ [Format a number field](format-a-number-field.md)
+ [Format a percent field](format-a-percent-field.md)
+ [Format a text field](format-a-text-field.md)
+ [Return a field's format to default settings](set-field-format-to-default.md)