Applies To Version(s): 3, 3.5 & 3.7
There are 12 possible custom column types. Selecting a column type reveals new column settings.
Default Value of Columns
This setting is used for all column types. It sets the default value for the column. For example, a choice column may have a default value of No. This value will automatically be applied to the column unless modified by the user filling in the form.
Column Types
Single Line of Text
Multiple Lines of Text
Choice (Menu to Choose From)
Number (1, 1.0, 100)
Currency ($, ¥, €)
Date and Time
Lookup (Information Already on this Site)
Yes/No (Check Box)
Person or Group
The Person or Group column is a special type of lookup column that retrieves information only from lists of people or lists of security groups.
Show field asks you to specify which field in the source list the information should be retrieved from.
Hyperlink or Picture
Pictures are now added using the ArtfulBits Image Upload column.
Calculated (Calculation Based on Other Columns)
Calculated fields can be based on a mathematical formula to calculate a numeric value, such as a date; or, they can be text based, applying a technical formula to return a specified result. For example, it might take data from 2 separate columns, like City and Province, and apply formatting to them to create a name, like Vancouver, BC.
ArtfulBits Image Upload
Include this column if you want to add an image to each record. See Display/change/remove photos for Individuals, programs and residences.
Bamboo Linked Selector
Bamboo Selector
Filtered Lookup
Lookup to another list and filter its column contents.
Not all lists can be filtered. Reopen the Get information from menu and select another list. Additional fields appear for lists that can be filtered.
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