Easy way to re-order columns?

Question

I\'m working on a database. On most of the tables, the column order is not what I would expect, and I would like to change it (I have the permission). For example, the prima

Answer 1

Since you mention phpMyAdmin, there is now a way to reorder columns in the most recent version (4.0 and up).

Go to the "Structure" view for a table, click the Edit (or Change) button on the appropriate field, then under "Move column" select where you would like the field to go.

Answer 2

Easy method for the newer version:

1. Open the table you want to reorder.
2. Go to structure tab.
3. Chose move column link.
4. Reorder the columns as you wish for.