Custom Field Labels
Use Custom Field Labels page to define names for the custom fields that appear in the Additional Information page in People Information. For example, you can create a label such as Emergency contact.
- Label Name — A system-generated name (Custom Field) that includes a custom field number.
- Label Text — The description of the custom field, such as Emergency Contact. Use up to 30 characters, excluding reserved characters.
Note: After you enter label text, you must select the text and re-type to edit the label. You cannot leave the Label Text field blank. You cannot edit or remove a label name.
To add a custom field label
- Go to Application Setup > Display Preferences > Custom Field Labels. In the Custom Field Labels page, add a row, and then enter label text, using up to 30 characters.
- Click Save.
The default number of custom field labels you can add is 10, but may be increased if needed. To configure the number of custom fields:
- Go to Setup > System Configuration > System Settings > Global Values.
- Find the global.customFields.count value and modify as necessary, up to a maximum of 30.
- Click Save.