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Move a field or group

Note  If users have already filled out forms based on your form template, moving a field or group can cause data loss in those forms.

1. In design mode, if the Data Source task pane is not visible, click Data Source on the View menu.
2. In the Data Source task pane, right-click the field or group you want to move, and then click Move on the shortcut menu.

   Note  If your form template is based on a sample form, pre-existing XML Schema, database, or Web service, you can move only the fields and groups that you have added to the data source.

3. In the Move Field or Group dialog box, select a new location for the field or group.
4. Verify the following:
   • If the field or group is moved into a repeating group, the control bound to the field or group should be part of a repeating table or repeating section.
   • If the field or group is moved out of a repeating group, the control bound to the field or group should not be part of a repeating table or repeating section.
   • If the field or group is moved into a group that is bound to an optional section, make sure that the control bound to the field or group is part of the optional section.
   • If the field or group is moved out of a group that is bound to an optional section, make sure that the control bound to the field or group is not part of the optional section.