# Create Custom Fields

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Custom fields allow you to add specific data points to tasks and projects. Follow these steps to create a custom field:

#### **Create a Custom Field in a Project**

1. Open a **project** where you want to add a custom field.
2. Click on the **three-dot menu** (top-right corner).
3. Select **“Custom Fields”** from the dropdown.
4. **Enter a Field Title** – Name your custom field (e.g., "Stage").
5. **Choose a Field Type:**
   * **Text** – For entering plain text.
   * **Number** – For numerical values.
   * **Select** – For a dropdown with a single-choice option.
   * **Multi Select** – For a dropdown with multiple choices.
   * **Date** – For selecting a date.
6. (Optional) **Add a Description** – Provide details about the field.
7. **Admin Control Options:**
   * **Only Admins can edit this property** – Restricts field editing to admins.
   * **Only Admins can edit the value in Tasks or Contacts** – Restricts who can update values.
8. Click **Save** to create the custom field

#### **How to Use Predefined Columns?**

There are **predefined columns** that can be used to structure your project or task data without creating custom fields from scratch.

1. Click on **Search and create column** in the project view.
2. Toggle the switch **on/off** for the required columns.
3. If needed, go to **Choose from Library** for more field options.

You can enable or disable the following predefined columns based on your project needs.


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