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.

Custom Field	Purpose
Single Line Text	Add one line texts
Text Area	Add information in the form of texts
HTML	Add HTML codes
Check Box	Add information in the form of check boxes in which the user can select multiple options.
Radio Button	Add information as radio buttons
Integer	Add numerical values
Pick List	Add drop-down values to the drop-down field where the user can pick only one value.
Multi Select	Add drop-down values to the drop-down field where the user can pick multiple values.
Decimal	Add decimal values
Date	Add dates
Date & Time	Add date and time
URL	Add links
Email	Add email addresses
User Pick List	Add a user list to pick one
Boolean	Add a toggle button in which the user can select only one option.
Percentage	Add percentage information
Lookup	Retrieve a particular piece of information
Currency	Add currencies
Formula	Add formulas for automatic calculation

Advantages of Custom Fields

Captures additional information.
Supports information based on its nature.
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
Projects
Releases
Meetings
Epics

To add a custom field,

Go to Setup in the top right corner.
Navigate down to Custom Layouts and Fields and click the concerned module.
Create a new layout.
Drag and drop a custom field.
Fill in the details.
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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