Lingo offers several custom field types to match different kinds of information. Choose the type that best fits the data you want to track.
Text
A freeform text field for any string value.
Best for:
Notes or descriptions
Campaign names
Product SKUs
Any unstructured text
Example uses:
"Campaign Name" → "Summer 2024 Launch"
"Product SKU" → "WDG-4521-BLU"
Number
A numeric field that only accepts numbers.
Best for:
Quantities
Version numbers
Dimensions
Any countable value
Example uses:
"Version" → 2
"Sort Order" → 15
Date
A date picker field for calendar dates.
Best for:
Expiration dates
Publication dates
Review deadlines
Event dates
Example uses:
"Expiration Date" → December 31, 2024
"Last Reviewed" → January 15, 2024
Single-select (Dropdown)
A dropdown menu where users choose one option from a predefined list.
Best for:
Status tracking
Categories with mutually exclusive options
Any "choose one" scenario
Example uses:
"Status" → Draft / In Review / Approved / Archived
"Department" → Marketing / Sales / Product / Engineering
"Region" → North America / Europe / Asia Pacific
Multi-select (Checklist)
A checklist where users can select multiple options from a predefined list.
Best for:
Multiple categories that can overlap
Feature tags
Use cases or applications
Example uses:
"Channels" → Web, Print, Social, Email (select all that apply)
"Languages" → English, Spanish, French, German
"Use Rights" → Internal, External, Commercial
Choosing the right type
If you need to track... | Use this type |
Free-form text | Text |
Numbers only | Number |
A specific date | Date |
One option from a list | Single-select |
Multiple options from a list | Multi-select |
How custom fields appear in the inspector
Users with edit access can modify custom field values directly in the inspector panel:
Users with view-only access see custom field values in read-only mode:
