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[Configuration](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/sgw5d-visitor-guides?hsLang=en#configuration) # Creating a Custom Field ## This guide is to walk the reader through creating a custom field across any module, the only thing to keep in mind is some of the areas may change where you can put a custom field against. Some modules do not have custom fields. 1. 1. To create a custom field, click on ‘Configuration’. ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-26-1677-AM.png?width=670&height=325&name=undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-26-1677-AM.png) 2. Then click on ‘Custom Fields’. ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-32-8201-AM.png?width=670&height=325&name=undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-32-8201-AM.png) 3. You can add a new custom field by clicking the plus symbol.   ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-39-0238-AM.png?width=670&height=329&name=undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-39-0238-AM.png) 4. The ‘Name’ field is where you will state the question of the custom field.  ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-46-3862-AM.png?width=670&height=327&name=undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-46-3862-AM.png) 5. If you tick ‘Required’ it will force this custom field to be used, preventing Progression unless this custom field has been completed.   ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-53-3378-AM.png?width=670&height=329&name=undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-53-3378-AM.png) 6. If you leave ‘Editable when in use’ unticked this means it will lock down both the question and the answers, meaning you will not be able to change them later.   ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-59-2696-AM.png?width=670&height=329&name=undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-56-59-2696-AM.png) 7. ‘Type’ dictates where that custom field will display and it is different between the modules. Use the drop down to select a person, person event or an Visit. Then depending on the type you will be able to select a subtype.   ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-57-36-1329-AM.png?width=670&height=329&name=undefined-Sep-22-2025-11-57-36-1329-AM.png) 8. In ‘User Input Configuration’, this will allow you to select which way the custom field is answered. 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