Set default values for Custom Fields

Set default Custom Field values to save time! When you set a default value, every new task you create will have the value until it's overridden. 

What you'll need

  • 60 Custom Fields uses are available on the Free Forever Plan.
  • Unlimited uses are available on paid plans.
  • Guests with edit or full permissions can edit existing Custom Fields but cannot create new ones.
  • You can set default values for Custom Fields on all plans.

Available fields

You can set a default Custom Field value for the following field types:

  • Checkbox
  • Date
  • Dropdown
  • Email
  • Labels
  • Location
  • Money
  • Number
  • Phone
  • Progress (Manual)
  • Rating
  • Text
  • Text area (Long Text)
  • Website

You can't set default values for AI Custom Fields.

Set a default value

To set a default value from the Custom Field Manager:

  1. Click the Custom Field.
  2. Click Field Type to expand the options.
  3. Select the Default value dropdown.
  4. Choose an option.
  5. In the lower-right corner, click Save.

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