# Feature Class Datasets

## **Feature Classes**

Feature classes are a way of defining features (points, lines, polygons) that share attribute fields and a style. Feature classes help you standardize your data collection. The attribute fields included in a feature class are sometimes referred to as *forms*. Feature classes are housed inside of Feature Class Datasets.

![Feature classes are available in the 'Add Feature' menu. You can manage feature classes and feature class datasets via the Options menu.](https://1655252264-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LjOYqRQStlw99hJWjA4%2F-Ll4rmtN7Ti4dHzQk46q%2F-Ll4uEOlR4PPewu-jdZ8%2FFeatureClasses_FeatureClasses%403x.jpg?alt=media\&token=ec57fbcd-f167-4bbe-93fa-aa2dc23354eb)

## **Feature Class Datasets**

A feature class dataset is a group of feature classes and can include point, line, and polygon types. Feature class datasets allow you to group related feature classes for field use.