There are seven possible data types for custom user fields. You use the Type list to choose the data type. 

For each field type, one or more of the following options may appear.

ProcedureTo create a text, numeric, date/time, Boolean, or large text field:

  1. Display the Custom User Field Management page.
     
  2. Click Create Custom User Field.
     
  3. Type the name of the new field.
     
  4. Select the desired data type from the Type list.
     
  5. Set the field options by selecting/deselecting options or typing field lengths as desired.
     
  6. Click Save.

ProcedureTo create a single select list or unordered list field:

  1. Display the Custom User Field Management page.
     
  2. Click Create Custom User Field.
     
  3. Type the name of the new field.
     
  4. Select the Single Select List or Unordered List data type from the Type list.
     
  5. Set the field options by selecting/deselecting options as desired.
     
  6. In the Pick List, click in the first row in the Name column.
     
  7. Type the first list option.
     
  8. Press ENTER or click below the pick list to display a blank row.
     
  9. Continue adding values until the list is complete.
     
  10. Click Save.

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