Edit event template custom fields

Note: To edit custom fields in a template, you need the Admin permission on the template or venue. Learn more about Permissions.

Custom fields in event templates define which additional fields are available in all events using that template. When you modify custom fields in a template, the changes automatically apply to all events using the template.

Access custom field settings

Go to Events (main menu) > Templates tab > your template > Custom fields

Add a custom field

1. Go to Events (main menu) > Templates tab > your template > Custom fields
2. Select New custom field
3. Enter a name for your field
4. Select Add
5. Choose the field type
6. For Multiple choice, Checkboxes, or Dropdown types, enter the available options
7. Select Save

The new field will appear in all events using this template.

Edit custom fields

1. Go to Events (main menu) > Templates tab > your template > Custom fields
2. Update field names, types, or options directly in the list
3. Select Save to save all changes

Editing a field name or type in the template will update it across all events using the template, preserving any existing guest data in those fields.

Reorder custom fields

1. Go to Events (main menu) > Templates tab > your template > Custom fields
2. Drag the reorder icon (on the right side of each field) to rearrange their order
3. Select Save

The order you set here determines how fields appear throughout all events using this template.

Merge custom fields

1. Go to Events (main menu) > Templates tab > your template > Custom fields
2. Rename a field to match an existing field name
3. Select Save
4. The fields will automatically merge across all events using the template

Delete a custom field

1. Go to Events (main menu) > Templates tab > your template > Custom fields
2. Select the three dots icon in the upper right corner of the field
3. Select Delete
4. Confirm the deletion

Deleting a custom field from the template removes it from all events using the template. However, if an event has guest data in that field, the field remains in that specific event to preserve the data.

Available field types

Text — The default type. An auto-expanding text box that accommodates any number of lines. Recommended for most cases.

Paragraph — Similar to Text, but displays multiple lines by default to indicate longer content is expected.

Multiple choice — Define options where guests can select one. All options are always visible.

Checkboxes — Define options where guests can select any number of choices.

Dropdown — Define options where guests can select one. Displays as a compact select dropdown, showing only the selected option unless opened.

E-mail address — A specialized field that validates the entered value looks like a valid email address.