MySQL arrange existing table columns

Question

How can I change the position of a certain existing column in MySQL table?

Ex: I want to move the column username from its current position to

Answer 1

you cant change the order of existing columns.

but u can delete the column u want to change the position and use this command to add it in your desired position.

ALTER TABLE `MYTABLE` ADD `MYFILED` INT( 5 ) NOT NULL AFTER `POSITION` 

or

to add a field at the beginning of table

ALTER TABLE `MYTABLE` ADD `MYFIELD` INT( 5 ) NOT NULL FIRST