Selecting columns that get added to SP views automatically

Question

Hi We have a sharepoint list with columns that are used for administration (example: Checked out to Workflow status Approval status etc.) Whenever we create a new view these columns get selected (checked) by default. However we really don't need these columns to be displayed in any view except all documents. Is there any way in SP 2013 that we can select which columns get added to SP views automatically? Thanks for your help.

Ramesh Palaniappan · Answer

Hi Vijay Please uncheck the check box Add to Default view while create the new site column. This will hide the column while create the new view.

Amar Gaikwad · Answer

Yes. At the time of creating a new view you can select which columns you want to show in your view.

Vijay Aggarwal · Answer

can this be done for existing columns?

Vijay Aggarwal · Answer

Thanks Amar for being so quick. How do I make columns such that they are not selected by default in a view.

Vijay Aggarwal · Answer

Thanks Amar for your reply. But the problem is that we have to do that everytime we create a new view. Is it possible that some columns can be made such that they are not selected by default in a view.

Amar Gaikwad · Answer

Yes.

Vijay Aggarwal · Answer

is it possible that some columns be un checked when creating new views?