# 6.2.17 Access Custom Field

This feature allows users to create custom fields to track specific information related to their tasks. These custom fields can be accessed and modified by authorized project teammates and can be used to store additional information that is not included in the default task list view column. 

This feature allows you to add. 

* Text
* Number
* Dropdown list
* Multiple choice selection
* Boolean 
* Date
* Currency 

### Important Notes:

* You **can create a custom field** from the **(+) button** in the **task list view** located at the far right corner & **inside a task activity page**.
* You can **edit** and **update** their **names** and **input information** accordingly.
* You can **access** the **created fields** & **add/delete/activate/deactivate** different **fields** from here. 
* Users can also **set up** **custom field templates** that can be applied to the **current project** or **whole organization (company)**. 

### Benefits:

* This feature allows for greater <mark style="color:green;">flexibility and customization</mark> in managing tasks and projects and can help teams to <mark style="color:green;">track better the specific information</mark> that is most relevant to their work.

### From here, you can,

* [<mark style="color:purple;">**Add Custom Field to a task**</mark>](/6.-managing-items/6.3-tasks/6.3.2-task-modal-activity-page-manage/6.2.17-access-custom-field/create-add-custom-field-to-a-task.md)
* [<mark style="color:purple;">**Add Data to a Custom Field in a task**</mark>](/6.-managing-items/6.3-tasks/6.3.2-task-modal-activity-page-manage/6.2.17-access-custom-field/add-data-to-custom-field-in-a-task.md)
* [<mark style="color:purple;">**Update a Custom Field in a task**</mark>](/6.-managing-items/6.3-tasks/6.3.2-task-modal-activity-page-manage/6.2.17-access-custom-field/update-name-and-data-of-custom-field-in-a-task.md)
* [<mark style="color:purple;">**Delete a Custom Field from a task**</mark>](/6.-managing-items/6.3-tasks/6.3.2-task-modal-activity-page-manage/6.2.17-access-custom-field/delete-a-custom-field-from-a-task.md)


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