# Return a field's format to default settings
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Use the following procedure to return a field's format to the default settings.

**To return a field's format to the default settings**

1. In the **Field list** pane, choose the selector icon to the right of the field that you want to reset.

1. Choose **Format**, and then choose **More Formatting options**. 

   The **Format data** pane opens. 

1. Choose **Reset to defaults**.