Copy field properties from one form to another

Copy field properties from one form to another

Is there a way to copy a field definition and its properties  (not the field contents) from one form to another, so I don't have to define a commonly used field several times over?

I have a drop down with a script and it would be useful to be able to copy it rather than have to enter the drop down values again. It is a status field, and the states are common to several forms.

I know I could use a lookup and put the values in a new form, but I didn't really see the need for that - the values don't change over time.

Or is there a way to create your own set of drop down values that could be available under the 'Predefined Values'?

Thanks for looking.