# Add a New Column Here are the steps and instructions for adding a new column to an existing table 1. Go to the **Properties** tab in the particular table.

2. You can see the **Add Column** button. When you click the **Add Column** button, the "Add Column" popup will appear.

3. Enter the column name and type. By default, the "Allow Null" option will be enabled when you add a new column to an existing table. 4. Once you click the **Add** button, your column will appear in the table, but it won't actually be created in the database. 5. To update the database, you need to click **Migrate,** which will create or modify the table accordingly in the database. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fireapis.com/the-basics/tables/add-a-new-column.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.