System Fields

System fields help define information about your records. These fields are already named, but you can change a field’s status from optional to required, ensuring the field must contain an entry before the record is saved. You can also hide fields you do not use to prevent data entry.

Note: In the database view, system fields are referred to as "fields."

From the System fields tab on the Fields and tables page, you can edit system fields by selecting Edit from the menu next to each field in the list.

To help locate a system field, you can use the search and filters above the list. For information about these filters, see System Field Filters.

  1. From the System fields list, select the menu next to the system field you want to edit, and select Edit.

  2. When you edit system fields, you can make them required, ensuring the field contains an entry before the record is saved. Or you can choose to hide fields you do not use in order to prevent data entry.

  3. Select Save.