Copying Type Attributes

You can easily copy the attributes of a type, such as values, checking options, and missing values from one field to another:

1. Right-click on the field whose attributes you want to copy.
2. From the context menu, choose Copy.
3. Right-click on the field(s) whose attributes you want to change.
4. From the context menu, choose Paste Special. Note: You can select multiple fields using the Ctrl-click method or by using the Select Fields option from the context menu.

A new dialog box opens, from which you can select the specific attributes that you want to paste. If you are pasting into multiple fields, the options that you select here will apply to all target fields.

Paste the following attributes. Select from the list below to paste attributes from one field to another.

• Type. Select to paste the measurement level.
• Values. Select to paste the field values.
• Missing. Select to paste missing value settings.
• Check. Select to paste value checking options.
• Role. Select to paste the role of a field.