Types of Custom Fields in Wrike
There are 11 types of custom fields in Wrike that accommodate all possible variations of information that you might need to store and track along with your everyday work.
Tip
You can always check any of your custom field types in the custom field management panel.
Note
Types of custom fields that allow you to add values manually, e.g., text, don't limit the number of characters you can enter.
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Field Type |
Data Type |
Suggested Use Case |
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Text |
Text, numerals, or links |
Use when you need to enter data in multiple formats URLs that you add to the text-type custom fields become clickable in New Table view, New Board view, and Work Item View. At the moment, only http:// and https:// URL schemas can be displayed as clickable. |
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Single select |
Users select an entry from a list of options specified by the field creator |
Use when you need to limit selections to specific options |
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Checkbox |
Users check or uncheck a box |
Use when you need to sort data based on yes/no criteria |
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Number |
Numerals (decimal places are built in) |
Use when you need to work with numerical values |
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Percent |
Numerals (a % symbol is automatically added) |
Use when you need to track data as a percentage |
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Currency |
Numerals (the designated currency symbol is shown) |
Use when you’re tracking expenses or working on a budget |
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Duration |
Users enter the number of hours the task, folder, or project should take to complete |
Use to see, at a glance, how much time a project should take |
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Date* |
Dates |
Use when you want to add dates to a task, folder, or project (apart from the start or due date) |
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People |
Select a user or users (this can be from a predefined list of users or any user who is part of the subscription) |
Use when you need to associate users with a task, folder, or project |
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Multi-select |
Users select multiple entries from a list of options specified by the field creator |
Use when you need to select multiple options from a predefined set of options |
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Formula |
The field shows calculated results for the custom formula you created. You can use the following types of fields while creating a formula: Number, Currency, Percentage, Duration, and Date. |
Use when you need to calculate custom values |
* If the Labs feature that allows including time in date-type custom fields is enabled in your account, the date-type custom fields can also display time.
You can use custom fields and the checkbox field type to quickly gather the relevant information for your weekly report. Detailed instructions on how to do this here.