This lesson explains how to navigate to the setup area, as a system administrator, to add a new custom field.
Navigate to the Object in Setup
If the custom field will be on a standard object, then navigate to Setup | Build | Customize. Then select your standard object and go to Fields. Scroll down to the Account Custom Fields & Relationships section and select the New button.
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If the custom field will be on a custom object, then navigate to Setup | Build | Create | Objects. Then select your custom object and go to Fields. Hover over the Custom Fields & Relationships related lists quick link and select the New button.
Select the Field Type
Name the Field
Set the Field-Level Security
- Select the Visible checkbox to make the field visible to all users.
- Click Next
Ensure the New Field is Placed on the Page Layout
