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How to Add an Appointment Custom Field

Learn how to add, configure, and use Appointment Custom Fields so you can store extra, customizable information for each visit.

Amar Ghose avatar
Written by Amar Ghose
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Summary

  • Appointment custom fields let you add extra, customizable information to each appointment. You can configure them based on your needs and decide whether they will be visible to your cleaners.

Side Note

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Accessing Appointment Custom Fields

  • Click on the Settings icon and then Scheduling, then Appointments Custom Fields.


Creating an Appointment Custom Field

  • On the next page, click the Add Appointment Custom Field.


Configuration Options

  • In the pop-up window, choose the field type:

1. Checkbox

2. Dropdown

3. Short Text

4. Long Text

  • Hide From Cleaners → Check this box if you don’t want the field visible to cleaners.

  • Checked By Default → Available only for Checkbox fields. Makes the box checked automatically.


Saving and Managing Appointment Custom Fields

  • Click Save to create the custom field.

  • In the Actions column, you can edit or delete any fields you created.


Using Custom Fields in Appointments

  • When you create or edit an appointment, the appointment custom fields you set up will appear and be available to fill in.


Additional Information

  • A Contact Custom Field stores information that stays the same for that client across every appointment. An Appointment Custom Field stores details that change from one appointment to the next.

  • If you need stable client info (e.g., number of pets), use a Contact Custom Field. If the info varies each visit (e.g., special notes for that day), use an Appointment Custom Field.


Keywords

  • Appointment Custom Field

  • Schedule Custom Field

  • Checklist

  • Appointment Note

  • How To Create Searchable Fields

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