Add custom fields to a collection and pick the right field type
Add a field
- Open the collection and click the folder icon, Edit collection settings.
- Click the blocks icon to open the Field Schema Manager.
- Pick a Field Type and type a Label. The System name fills in from it.
- Add Help Text if you like, and tick Field is required? if every entry needs it.
- Click Add Field, then Publish Schema & Exit.
The pencil edits a field, the copy icon duplicates it, and the handles change the order.
Pick a field type
- Text Field for short text, and HTML Editor for formatted text.
- Media Field for an image or video, from a URL or your library.
- Number, Checkbox, and Option for a fixed list of choices.
- Date, with Includes time, a display format and a 12 or 24 hour clock.
- Reference to link entries in another collection, and Related for entries in the same one. Tick Field is a list? to allow more than one.
Every collection also has the built-in Entry name and Slug fields.
Rename or delete a field
- Changing a Label also changes its System name. Type the old system name back before you click Update Field, or entries stop showing that field's content.
- To delete a field, click its trash icon, confirm Delete, then click Publish Schema & Exit.
Limits
- Field changes have no draft. They apply as soon as you publish the schema.
- There are no URL, email, color or repeating group field types.
- Deleted fields can't be brought back, so treat their content as gone.
- Entry name and Slug can't be removed.
- System names must be unique, and _raw, _pagination and _filters are reserved.
Common questions
What does "This field name already exists." mean?
Another field uses that system name. Change the System name and try again.
What does "Options cannot be empty." mean?
An Option field needs its choices. Type them separated by commas.
What does "Please select a collection to reference." mean?
Pick a collection under Reference to.
Can Pixel add fields?
Yes. Ask, for example "Add a Location field to Events". Removing a field that already holds data needs your approval.
On this page
Add a fieldPick a field typeRename or delete a fieldLimitsCommon questions
Still have questions?
Ask Pixel in your dashboard. It can make many changes for you, or take you to the right screen. Our team can also help you plan, build or move your site.
