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# Why is some of my data cut off?

When fields are created automatically as a result of a data import, the system tries to guess an appropriate length based on the first few rows of sample data. Sometimes this results in a field too short to contain the data.

To avoid this guessing process, create the fields before importing data.

To review or create fields, click **Data**, then **All Records**, then **Fields**.

If you have a field that's getting cut off, edit the field and view the actual field length as shown here:

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/d/7/1/1/d7119373319ec000/ee02497a-b6b9-4988-ae77-0b6ed6_1j30rao.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/238936342/3a62741c8652a62bd1d8e080/image.png?expires=1794513600&signature=76d1483f9b6d39af7a1b205dbc3781622ddd1d3cf668ad0bd45c5f86390b8b6f&req=diMvH8p4noVdFb4f3HP0gJwkxKJMwmcAEpmA53ARopWbNNoI5wtb3sK640SR%0A1q9OMc2gw8eiKq0tmw%3D%3D%0A)

If you save the field, the system will update the length with the option chosen in the Field Length drop down.