Custom Fields allow you to create contact specific fields that contain specific information about that contact. These allow you to add to the Standard Fields and gather whatever type of information you require.
Part 1: Create a Custom Field
Step 1: Go to Settings --> Custom Fields
Step 2: Click "+Add Custom Field"
Step 3: Types of Custom Fields.
NOTE: Once you create a custom field, you cannot edit the field type. To change it, you will need to delete the field and create a new one.
Text - One-line Textbox Field
Large Text - Multi-line Textbox Field
Numerical - Number Field
Phone - Phone Number Field
Monetary - Monetary Field
Checkbox - Multi-option Checkbox Field (multiple options can be chosen)
Single Options - Dropdown Option Field (only one option can be chosen)
Multiple Option - Dropdown Option Field (multiple options can be chosen)
Radio - Radio (circular) Button Option Field (only one option can be chosen)
Date - Date Field
Textbox List - Textbox List Field
File Upload - Allows Files to be Uploaded (or required) with submission - Files allowed include PDF, DOC/DOCX, JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF
Signature - Signature Field
Step 4: Enter the Name of the Field
The Name of the Field is what you will see in the contact profile. This is also what will show on the form/survey if "Show Label" is enabled.
Step 5: Enter Placeholder
Placeholder is what will show in the box (specifically for text or other manual entry fields) in a form/survey
Step 6: Enter any other applicable information for the field
Part 2: Utilize Custom Fields
Drag and Drop From the Custom Fields Section of Form or Survey Builder to Utilize Forms
NOTE: Custom Fields can also be created within the Form or Survey Builder. They cannot be edited (permanently) or deleted with in the Form or Survey Builder.
Part 3: Edit & Delete Custom Fields
To either Edit or Delete A Custom Field, navigate back to Settings --> Custom Fields
Click on the Pencil Icon to Edit a Custom Field
Click on the Trash Can Icon to Delete a Custom Field
NOTE: You can also drag and drop the fields to reorder how they are seen in a contact profile under "Additional Info". Just click on the three horizontal lines on the far left side of each Custom Field and drop it in the order you want.