Field Categories
Understand the four field categories before choosing a field type.
Field categories help admins choose the right type of field. The student field wizard shows categories first, then the field types inside the selected category.
Use categories as a decision tool. Start simple, then move to advanced structures only when the workflow needs them.
| Category | Best for |
|---|---|
| Basic Fields | Simple inputs such as text, dates, choices, files, and numbers. |
| Compound Fields | Ready made groups of related subfields. |
| Repeating Fields | Ready made history-style entries that users can add more than once. |
| Custom Fields | Advanced address, grouped, and repeating structures. |
Good Category Choice
Choose the simplest category that captures the information clearly.
- Use Basic Fields for most student and application information.
- Use Compound Fields when a ready made group matches the exact information you need.
- Use Repeating Fields when users need to add several entries of the same kind.
- Use Custom Fields when the simpler categories do not fit.
Related Guides
| Guide | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Field types | Review each individual field type. |
| Field configuration | Understand settings after a type is selected. |
| Validation | Decide which rules should apply. |