How can I change the default GECOS fields under Ubuntu?

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Published on 2012-11-07T16:44:29Z Indexed on 2012/11/07 17:00 UTC
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I was wondering if there was a way to change the default GECOS fields on a user. Now, I don't mean change their name, number, shell, etc. What I mean is change the field-type/name itself.

Like, for example, since I never use the "Work-Phone" field, could I say, rename it to something else, like "Address" ?

Also, is it possible to add completely new field entries as well?

All I could really find through searching is how to change the fields that are already set.

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