Adding Custom Fields To Your Space

Introduction

Custom fields let you tailor Proggio to your team’s unique workflows by capturing data beyond the default system fields.

Whether you’re tracking effort estimates, internal IDs, or task types, custom fields enhance visibility, filtering, and reporting — making it easier to manage and sort key information across all tasks and projects.

📌 Where to Add Custom Fields

 

1. From the Settings Menu

  • Go to Settings (⚙️ icon) > Customization > Custom Fields

Custom Fields

2. From Any List View

(Available in Project, PPM, or Task Report views)

  • Click the eye icon (👁) at the top-right of the table

  • Select “Show/Hide Columns”

Show/Hide Columns

  • In the pop-up window, click “Add Field” (bottom-left corner)

Add Custom Field

This will open the Custom Fields Settings page.

➕ Creating the Custom Field

Once you’re on the Custom Fields page:

1. Click “Add Field”

Located at the top-left of the Custom Fields section.

Add Field

2. Fill in the Details

  • Name the field
  • Optionally, add a description

  • Define who can update the field by selecting relevant user roles

Create New Custom Field

3. Choose the Field Type

You can choose from a variety of field types:

Field Type

TypeDescription
NumberAllows numeric input.
Free TextShort text input (1–2 words).
Text BoxFor longer text entries or notes.
Rich TextSupports formatting (bold, bullets, line breaks).
ChoiceUser selects one option from a list.
Multi SelectUser can select multiple options.
UserAssign a user to the field.
CurrencyNumeric input formatted as currency.
DatePick a specific date.
Other TypesUsed for advanced or niche use cases.

🔁 For Choice and Multi Select fields, you’ll be prompted to enter the list of options.

Choice/Multi-Select Options

4. Click “Create Field”

Once configured, click Create Field to save. The new field will appear in your list of available custom fields.

Create Field Button

📍 Where Custom Fields Appear

1. Task & Project Properties

  • Custom fields appear under the More Fields tab in both task and project side panels.

Project More Fields

2. List Views

  • Add them as columns for sorting, viewing, or editing directly in Project, PPM, or Task Report list views.

List New Custom Field as Column

3. Filters

  • Use custom fields to refine and filter your data in dashboards and reports.

Filter by Custom Field

Need Help?

For more help, feel free to watch our tutorial video or contact us anytime at [email protected].

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