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Custom Fields

Custom listing fields are used to store additional information about listings.

The following fields are available on the 'Create Listing Field' or 'Edit Listing Field' forms:

Name - (Required) Specifies the name of the Custom Listing Field.

Type - (Required) Indicates the type of value the field will hold and what type of input will be presented.

  • String - Open text box.
  • Boolean - True/False check box.
  • DateTime - Text box will display date and/or time format.
  • Decimal - Text box will display a decimal format.
  • Enum - Enumeration provides a set of named values.
  • Int - Text box will display a whole number (integer) format.

Required - When checked a value will be required to create a listing.

Default Value
- (Optional) Specifies a default value when the field is initially displayed to the seller.

Example: For a field such as 'Interior Color' a default value might be 'black'.
Display Order - (Required) A numerical value which specifies the order to display this field relative to other user fields. The new field's display order can easily be changed on the main view of 'Custom Fields'.

Assign To All Categories - Checking this box will make sure all categories use this custom field.


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