# Custom Fields In Sprouts, the Custom Columns feature provides you with the flexibility to include additional fields for contacts or accounts, allowing you to tailor your data to specific requirements. By accessing the Settings ➡️Configuration➡️Accounts or Contacts, you can effortlessly create these custom fields. This customization capability empowers you to capture and organize unique data points that are pivotal to your business needs. Whether it's specialized information for better segmentation, industry-specific details, or any other specific data, the Custom Columns feature ensures that your platform reflects the precise information necessary for your operations and strategies. ## Type of Custom Fields

Field	Description	Filter Type	Examples
Text	Up to 64 Characters allowed	Search	"Client ABC", "Marketing"
Number	Includes numeric value	Range	25, 1000, 3.14
Date	Allows selecting a date from a calendar	Calendar	2023-01-15, 2023-12-28
Boolean	Includes True and False values	True / False	True, False
Long Text	Unlimited characters allowed	N/A	"Detailed description...", "Customer feedback"
Phone	Valid phone number with Country Code	N/A	+1234567890, +44123456789
Link	Include URL (e.g., profile, Twitter, website)	N/A	https://example.com, https://twitter.com/username
Amount	Enter value or amount with currency option	Range	$500,$750, $10000
Single Select List	Allows the user to choose a single option from a predefined list of choices.	Radio button	"Status" (Active, Inactive, Pending), "Priority" (Low, Medium, High), "Country" (USA, Canada, UK)
Multi Select List	Allows the user to select multiple options from a predefined list.	Checkbox	"Skills" (Java, Python, JavaScript), "Interests" (Sports, Music, Technology), "Tags" (Urgent, Follow-up, Needs Review)

## Steps to Add Custom Column * **Step 1: Navigate to the Configuration Page** Click on Settings ➡️ Configuration. Select either Accounts or Contacts, depending on where you need the custom column to be displayed.

* **Step 2: Add a New Field** Click on Add New Field.

* **Step 3: Define Field Details** Enter the Field Name. Choose the Field Type from the options available. Refer to the [table](#type-of-custom-fields) above for descriptions of field types. * **Step 4: Save the Changes** Click on Save to apply the new custom column. *** ## Field Management Options ### Renaming a Field Modify the Field Name to better suit your evolving data management needs. ### Deleting a Field Permanently remove a field, eliminating its presence from both CDP and CMP. ### Create a Custom Column while Importing If you've forgotten to create a custom column and only realize it while importing, you can create it on the spot during the import process. On the field mappings page, you'll find the option to create a custom column instantly. This allows you to map these new fields seamlessly during the import operation.