Custom fields will have different configurations based on the type of data stored. This section will focus on four types of custom fields:

• Fields that store free-text values
• Fields that store a single value from a prompt list
• Fields that store multiple values from a prompt list
• Fields that store a yes/no value

Before configuring custom fields in Slate, carefully consider the data being captured and how it will be leveraged in Slate.

Create Free-Text Value Fields

Fields that store free-text values are generally used to collect non-standard data. If a prompt list would not effectively capture data for a particular field, then a free-text field is appropriate. Examples of this often include Explanation, Description, or Other Item fields. To create a field that stores free-text values: