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# Type formatting

In the data source explorer, you can copy a table by dragging and dropping the table onto the table container. The Type formatting dialog is the third window of the Copy table dialog.

## List box

Lists the data fields that will be included in to the copied table.

## Column information

### Field name

Displays the name of the selected data field. If you want, you can enter a new name.

### Field type

Select a field type.

### Length

Enter the number of characters for the data field.

### Decimal places

Enter the number of decimal places for the data field. This option is only available for numerical or decimal data fields.

### Default value

Select the default value for a Yes/No field.

## Automatic type recognition

LibreOffice can automatically recognize field contents when you copy database tables by drag and drop.

### (max.) lines

Enter the number of lines to use for automatic type recognition.

### Auto

Enables automatic type recognition.