# Customizing Views
Many views within the FileWave WebAdmin have tables in them that can be customized to match your needs.
We will customize views when we find there is a data element missing from a table we'd like to add, when we'd like to sort records in a different way, and even to rearrange column order.
Each of the customization options are detailed in the below articles, and apply generally to almost all web admin table views.
# Column Searching Criteria
## What
Whenever we are in a particular table view, the data may be quite extensive and perhaps hard to find. The search tool allows us to temporarily enter search criteria for any table view to quickly find content.
## When/Why
Assume for a moment that we got a call from the field from a customer having an issue with their laptop. We ask for, and they give us, the asset tag number from the sticker on the physical device. Quickly finding this device in the Devices view is critical for us in this case, and as long as we have the Asset Tag field in the view then we can quickly search for it using the data filter.
## How
Below you'll see an example of filtering within the Licenses view. In this example, there are only a few dozen licenses, but in a production environment there are quite likely thousands so the filter becomes quite important. You'll also note in the below that the filters for any view are "sticky" and will remain as a filter in that view until you either change or remove the criteria.
# Columns Adding and Removing (Customizing)
## What
The Edit Fields tool allows you to choose to display/hide additional inventory fields beyond the standard fields that are included by default.
## When/Why
Typically, we'll want to use this tool when there are elements that are important to us beyond the default fields. Inclusion of the fields in the view then allows us to do things like quickly search and filter by those values.
## How
You can Edit the fields in a view wherever you see the () icon on the right of the table (it is shown here horizontally, but is vertical in the web admin).
In the following example, you can see that we are adding the custom field "Asset Tag" to our devices view. This is important to us, because when a customer calls from the field to report an issue, the asset tag is the easiest way for them to identify their device. Including the field in this view allows us to then quickly filter for the troublesome device.
Removing a field from a view is as easy as unchecking the checkbox.
# Columns Pinning
## What
Pinning columns allows you to make sure that a particular column is always where you want it.
## When/Why
Most of the time that we pin a column it is because that column is really important and we want to see it all of the time. For instance, if I constantly refer to Asset Tag, then I may want to pin that to the left side of the devices view along with device name. That way, if I scroll right within the window, those two fields will always be shown.
## How
Below you will see an example of pinning the Device Name column to the left, and then removing the pin. Note that you access the pinning menu by clicking on the hamburger icon () in the column header:
# Columns Sorting & Moving
## What
FileWave Anywhere tables can be sorted by column, and the columns themselves can be moved into the order that works best for the task.
## When/Why
Use column sorting and moving when a table has the right data but the default order is not the most useful view. For example, sorting by **FileWave Client Version** can help you find older clients first, while moving that column closer to device name or status makes the table easier to scan.
## How
To sort a table, click the column header. The arrow on the column shows whether the sort is ascending or descending. To move a column, drag the column header to the position you want.