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title: Custom fields
description: "Fields control which columns appear in a folder's document list. You can add, remove and rename fields to suit the needs of each folder within your matter. ## How to create custom fields 1. Open the matter where you want…"
url: "https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/knowledge/custom-fields/"
updated: "2026-08-19"
category: Matter Management
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# Custom fields

Fields control which columns appear in a folder's document list. You can add, remove and rename fields to suit the needs of each folder within your matter.

## How to create custom fields

1. Open the matter where you want to create the new fields
2. Click on **New Field** on the top right corner
3. Add a field name
4. Optionally, update the **Data type** and display options
5. Click **Create**

Your field can now be added to any folder.

## How to add or edit fields in a folder

1. Open the matter where you want to edit the folder fields
2. Click on the folder you want to modify
3. Click the **Cog**icon on the right hand side of the folder
4. Under the **Fields** tab you can:

- **Add a field** — click the **Select a field to add** dropdown at the bottom of the list and click **+**
- **Rename a field** — type a new name in the **Column Name Override** field next to it
- **Remove a field** — click the **X** button next to the field you want to remove
- **Reorder fields** — drag and drop using the three lines icon on the left of each field

1. Click **Update**

**Note**: You can also edit a field’s settings by going to the **Setup** tab and clicking **Folder** in the left panel.

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