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NSC Admin Tips | Adding Field-Level Help for Custom Fields
This article addresses how users can add helpful information or descriptions to their custom fields. Field-level help guides users on what type of information to enter in each field. You can also include details such as who typically fills out the field, who the end user is, and the field’s intended purpose.
To add field-level help, follow the steps below:
1. Navigate to Customization > Lists, Records, & Fields > Entity Fields
2. Select Any Custom Field
3. Under the Display tab, in the Help section, enter a brief explanation of the type of information you want to be entered in this field.
Result:
If no custom description is added to the field help, only the default message will be displayed.
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