Custom Fields in Zoho Sprints
Different types of businesses require the collection of distinct types of data. It is essential to have fields that capture additional information and support its nature. The
Custom Layout and Field
option in Zoho Sprints allow you to customize the layout of the form used to collect data and record additional information.
Difference between a default field and a custom field
A default field is a standard field that appears on the creation page. A custom field lets you add information that is customized to suit the current business requirement. A custom field can also be made mandatory.
Custom Fields in Zoho Sprints
Zoho Sprints has
20
different types of custom fields.
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Custom Field
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Purpose
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Single Line Text
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Add one line texts
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Text Area
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Add information in the form of texts
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HTML
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Add HTML codes
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Check Box
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Add information in the form of check boxes in which the user can select multiple options.
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Radio Button
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Add information as radio buttons
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Integer
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Add numerical values
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Pick List
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Add drop-down values to the drop-down field where the user can pick only one value.
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Multi Select
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Add drop-down values to the drop-down field where the user can pick multiple values.
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Decimal
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Add decimal values
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Date
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Add dates
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Date & Time
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Add date and time
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URL
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Add links
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Email
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Add email addresses
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User Pick List
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Add a user list to pick one
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Boolean
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Add a toggle button in which the user can select only one option.
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Percentage
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Add percentage information
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Lookup
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Retrieve a particular piece of information
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Currency
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Add currencies
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Formula
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Add formulas for automatic calculation
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Advantages of Custom Fields
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Captures additional information.
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Supports information based on its nature.
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Helps in retrieving a particular piece of information. For e.g., Lookup custom field fetches you specific information from a specific module.
- Supports automatic calculation of data. For e.g., Formula field calculates data based on the set criteria.
PII and Encrypted
Some of the custom fields can be marked as
PII
or
encrypted
for the purpose of privacy.
Modules that support Custom Fields
- Work Items
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Projects
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Releases
-
Meetings
- Epics
To add a custom field,
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Go to
Setup
in the top right corner.
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Navigate down to
Custom Layouts and Fields
and click the concerned module.
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Create a new layout.
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Drag and drop a custom field.
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Fill in the details.
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Select the privacy preferences and click
Create
.
If you'd like to know about our custom fields in detail, you can check out our
help resource
. Feel free to write to
support@zohosprints.com
in case you need any assistance.
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