# How To Create Custom Categories And Fields For A School In CrownSIS

Creating custom categories and fields in CrownSIS allows you to store and manage school-specific information tailored to your unique needs. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create custom categories and fields for your school.  


## Step 1: Access the School Fields Settings  


  1. Log in to your CrownSIS account.

  2. From the navigation panel, go to **Settings**.

  3. Under the **School** header, select **School Fields**.

Here, you’ll see the existing categories like **General Information** and **Wash Information**.  





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## Step 2: Add a New Category  


  1. ### **Click on "Add Category":**  


     * At the top of the categories list, click the **Add Category** button.  




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  1. ### **Enter Category Details:**  


     * A modal will open where you’ll need to input the **Category Name**.
     * Enter the **Sort Number** to determine the order in which this category will appear in relation to other categories.  




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  1. ### **Submit the Category:**  


     * Once you’ve entered the details, click **Submit** to add the new category.  




## Step 3: Add Custom Fields to the Category  


  1. ### **Select the Category:**  


     * Click on the name of the category you just created.  

  2. ### **Click on "Add New Field":**  


     * In the top right corner, click the **Add New Field** button.  




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  1. ### **Enter Field Details:**  


     * **Field Name** : Enter the name of the field.
     * **Field Type** : Select the field type from the dropdown menu. Options include checkbox, radio button, textbox, or simple text field.
     * **Default Value** : If the field requires a default value, enter it in the **Default** field.  




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  1. ### **Configure Field Options:**  


     * **Required** : Toggle this switch to make the field mandatory for users.
     * **Hide** : Toggle this switch if you want to keep the field hidden from the form.
     * **All Schools** : Toggle this switch to make the field visible in the form for all schools.  




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  1. ### **Submit the Field:**  


     * After filling in the necessary details, click **Submit** to add the new field.  




## Step 4: Verify the New Category and Fields  


  * After creating the category and fields, go back to the **School Information** section under **Schools** and check if the new category appears in the navigation submenu.  




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By following these steps, you can easily create custom categories and fields that suit your school's specific requirements, allowing you to manage information more effectively in CrownSIS.