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# Item Custom Fields
> You can create custom fields for Items to store and display any data you wish. With the ability to set the order of your custom fields and add different…
You can create custom fields for Items to store and display any data you wish. With the ability to set the order of your custom fields and add different visibility permissions by role, you can control how your custom fields are displayed to your team members.
Line item custom fields will apply to all items regardless of if they are listed as *Product - Inventory*, *Product - Non Inventory*, or *Service*.
Item Custom Fields are only available on the Items in your [Item List](/using-fieldpulse/item-list-inventory/setting-up-item-list-inventory) (shown in the picture below). This means you won't be able to see them on invoices, estimates, material lists, etc. These fields can be used to capture any additional information needed on an item, such as:
* Expiration Date
* Storage Conditions
* Supplier Lead Time
***Note: These custom fields within FieldPulse have a character limit of 250 characters.***
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# Adding a New Custom Field
To create a custom field, navigate to *Company Settings*, click on *Estimates & Invoices* and then the *Item Custom Fields* tab.
On the *Items Custom Fields* page, click *Create New*.
In the pop-up window, begin by adding the custom field name.
Then select from the drop down menu what type of field this will be.
**Type:** Your choices are as follows:
* **Free text:** Here you have the option to add "free text", allowing you to type freely in your own words.
* **Number:** By selecting this, you can easily indicate the number or quantity for this line item.
* **Date:** This option allows you to easily autofill the date in by clicking on the small calendar icon.
* **Date & Time:** This option allows you to easily autofill the date in by clicking on the small calendar icon. The time will default to today's date at 8 am, but you can manually adjust the time.
* **Drop Down:** Upon selecting this option, you will be asked to *Add New Field Options* (see the first picture below) and edit them. After assigning a name to each option, ensure that you click on the *save* icon (see second picture below). By adding all of the options here, when on your item you will then select a single option from a dropdown list.
**Field Visibility by Role:** Who on your team has access to this custom field? You have the power to select whether this is for service agents and/or team managers. Simply check or uncheck next to each team member.
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