diff --git a/packages/builder/src/components/backend/DataTable/modals/CreateEditColumn.svelte b/packages/builder/src/components/backend/DataTable/modals/CreateEditColumn.svelte
index 7b51e6c839..ff9500f226 100644
--- a/packages/builder/src/components/backend/DataTable/modals/CreateEditColumn.svelte
+++ b/packages/builder/src/components/backend/DataTable/modals/CreateEditColumn.svelte
@@ -777,7 +777,8 @@
   disabled={deleteColName !== originalName}
 >
   <p>
-    Are you sure you wish to delete the column <b>{originalName}?</b>
+    Are you sure you wish to delete the column
+    <b on:click={() => (deleteColName = originalName)}>{originalName}?</b>
     Your data will be deleted and this action cannot be undone - enter the column
     name to confirm.
   </p>