How to Add Custom Fields in Asana

I have Asana many of Project Management Tools To speed up your work, use custom fields. These allow you to include additional data in your tasks. You can add an item for a phase, cost, priority, or any other important aspect of your projects. This gives you better visibility into progress across your organization.

But to reap the benefits of custom fields, you first need to know how to add them. This article will explain how.

Add custom fields

Asana has an easy-to-use interface that allows you to access every feature effortlessly. This includes custom fields. Here's what you need to do to include them:

1. turn on Asana Go to the left toolbar.
2. Open an existing project or start a new one by clicking the icon. "+" Next to the team and select an option "Empty project"If you choose the latter option, name your project to access your workspace.
3. Go to the top right of the window and click the icon. "+". This should take you to a screen. “Add fields.”
4. Here you can add a title, select a type, and include a brief description. Make adjustments as needed.
5. Locate Square This allows you to add the field to your organization's library. This will make the item available to the entire organization. Alternatively, leave the box unchecked if you want to create a project-specific field that only specific people can access.

Add custom fields to my tasks

Unfortunately, there's no way to include custom fields in the My Tasks section. You can only work with them in individual projects after uploading an existing file or creating a blank project from scratch.

Add a custom date field

Currently, Asana does not support custom date fields. The only three types of elements you can incorporate into your projects are drop-down lists, numbers, and text.

The good news is that you can easily add dates using Asana's built-in date feature. Here's what you need to do to add your start date:

1. Open a task.                     
2. Click "due date" Within your assignment. Type a due date or select it from the drop-down list.
3. Enter or click the desired date on the left side of the screen. The program should now update the task with the start and due dates, and the range should be included in your workspace.

Keep in mind that Asana lets you first set your due date. If you set your start date before your due date, your due date will, by default, have the same value as your start date.

Additionally, the default dates for your task are today's date in the following scenarios:

1. The start time has no specific time or date.
2. Due and start times have no date.
3. You set the date range, but removed your birth date.
4. I just included the start date or start time.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: How do I group and filter data by custom field in Asana?
The answer: A great way to organize your workspace is to group and filter data by custom fields. Take these steps to set this up:

1. Installations Screenful for AsanaIt's an extension that unlocks many convenient features, such as grouping by custom fields.
2. Open your project or start a new one.
3. Click on the icon "+" At the top right of the screen.
4. Select a field drop-down list From the section "Type".
5. Name the field and add as many categories as you want.
6. For each task in the project, assign a corresponding category from the list. "Category".
7. Go to Screenful Specify your field name in the section. Group by.

Q2: What are the limits of custom fields in Asana?
The answer: While custom fields are useful, they come with their fair share of limitations. As mentioned earlier, the only three types you can choose from are drop-down list, text, and number. Additionally, you can only include up to 50 items/options, and your projects can contain up to 20 fields. Another drawback is that your to-do list can only display five fields at a time.

Q3: Why can't I add custom fields in Asana?
The answer: There are a number of reasons why you may not be able to add custom fields in Asana. However, in most cases, your organization is using the basic version. Adding custom fields is reserved for Premium plans or higher.

Q4: What can I do with text fields in Asana?
The answer: Asana's text fields are incredibly useful, especially for tracking accounts or candidates. This type of field allows you to enter specific information (such as phone numbers, addresses, companies, and email addresses) and capture important data. You can stay on top of your clients, check their status, and see who is managing each account.

Powerful functionality at your fingertips

If you want to enhance your Asana experience, adding custom fields is the easiest way to do it. It's an easy-to-access feature that speeds up your projects and helps organize your workspace. Simply use the appropriate names and types, and your fields will do you a world of good.

How often do you use custom fields in Asana? What's your favorite type of field? Let us know in the comments section below.