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Edit Custom Fields in ClickUp

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Edit Custom Fields in ClickUp

Custom Fields in ClickUp let you structure task data exactly the way your team works. Knowing how to edit these fields helps you keep information consistent, accurate, and easy to manage across all views.

This guide explains every way you can modify Custom Fields, where edits apply, and how to safely remove fields you no longer need.

How ClickUp Custom Field edits work

Before you change anything, it is important to understand how edits affect your workspace.

  • Each Custom Field belongs to a specific location in your hierarchy, such as a Space, Folder, or List.
  • The same Custom Field can appear in multiple views within that location.
  • Edits to a Custom Field apply everywhere that field is used in that location.
  • Deleting a Custom Field removes it and its values from all tasks in that location.

You can edit Custom Fields in several places in ClickUp, including task views, List views, and the Custom Fields manager.

Ways to edit Custom Fields in ClickUp

You can interact with Custom Fields from multiple interfaces. The main methods are:

  • Directly from a task
  • From a List view column
  • Using the Custom Fields manager

Each method lets you update different aspects of your fields, such as name, type, or visibility.

Edit ClickUp Custom Fields inside a task

From a task view, you can quickly adjust the Custom Fields applied to that specific task or to the location where the task lives.

Change values for ClickUp Custom Fields on a task

  1. Open the task where you want to update information.
  2. Locate the Custom Field section in the task sidebar or details area.
  3. Click into the field you want to modify.
  4. Adjust the value, such as text, number, date, dropdown selection, or other supported type.
  5. Your change is saved automatically and appears anywhere that task is displayed.

Updating values in this way only affects the selected task, not the field configuration itself.

Configure ClickUp Custom Fields from a task

To edit the definition of a field from a task, use the field settings.

  1. Open the task containing the Custom Field.
  2. Hover over the Custom Field name.
  3. Click the settings or dropdown arrow next to the field name.
  4. From the menu, you may be able to:
    • Rename the field
    • Change options for supported field types (for example, dropdown options)
    • Hide the field from the task view
    • Open advanced settings for additional configuration

Any configuration change you make here affects the same Custom Field everywhere it is used at that location level.

Edit ClickUp Custom Fields in List view

List view is one of the most powerful places to control Custom Fields because each field appears as a column.

Adjust values directly in ClickUp List view

  1. Open the relevant List view.
  2. Locate the Custom Field column you want to edit.
  3. Click inside a cell to change the value for a specific task.
  4. Use copy, paste, or drag actions when available to quickly update multiple tasks.

These edits change task-level values while keeping the field configuration intact.

Rename or configure fields from ClickUp List view

  1. Open your List view.
  2. In the header row, hover over the Custom Field column name.
  3. Click the column settings icon or dropdown arrow.
  4. Use the available options to:
    • Rename the Custom Field
    • Change field-specific settings, such as dropdown choices or formula configuration
    • Sort or group tasks by that field
    • Hide or show the column in the current view

Renaming a Custom Field here updates the same field name everywhere in that location. Hiding a column only affects the current view, not the underlying field.

Manage ClickUp Custom Fields with the Custom Fields manager

The Custom Fields manager centralizes control so you can see and edit multiple fields at once.

Open the ClickUp Custom Fields manager

  1. Navigate to the Space, Folder, or List where you want to work.
  2. Open the settings menu for that location.
  3. Choose the option labeled Custom Fields or similar.

This opens a panel or page listing all Custom Fields available for that location.

Edit fields from the ClickUp Custom Fields manager

Within the manager, you can typically:

  • Rename existing fields
  • Change field types when allowed
  • Edit dropdown options or labels
  • Reorder fields for better organization
  • Set which views display specific fields
  1. Select the field you want to modify.
  2. Click to edit the name, type settings, or options.
  3. Save changes if required by the interface.

These modifications apply globally to that field across the selected hierarchy level.

Move and reorder ClickUp Custom Fields

Reordering fields helps keep your views clear and aligned with your workflow.

Reorder Custom Field columns in List view

  1. Open the List view containing the Custom Fields you want to arrange.
  2. In the header, click and hold the name of a Custom Field column.
  3. Drag the column left or right to a new position.
  4. Release to drop the column in place.

This changes the order of Custom Fields for that view, making key data easier to scan.

Rearrange fields in the ClickUp manager

  1. Open the Custom Fields manager at your chosen location.
  2. Locate the list of fields.
  3. Use drag-and-drop handles or provided controls to reorder them.
  4. Your new order may be reflected across compatible views that respect field ordering.

Show or hide ClickUp Custom Fields

You can declutter your views by hiding fields you do not need while keeping their data intact.

Hide or show fields in a ClickUp view

  1. Open the view where you want to adjust visibility.
  2. Click the view settings or columns menu.
  3. Find the Custom Field you want to show or hide.
  4. Toggle its visibility on or off.

Hiding a field from a view does not delete its data; it simply removes it from that specific layout.

Delete ClickUp Custom Fields safely

Deleting a Custom Field is permanent for that location, so use caution.

What happens when you delete a Custom Field

  • The field is removed from all tasks at that hierarchy level.
  • All values stored in that field are deleted and cannot be restored from the recycle bin.
  • Views that used the field will no longer display it.

Delete a Custom Field from ClickUp

  1. Open the Custom Fields manager or go to a view where the field appears.
  2. Locate the Custom Field you want to remove.
  3. Open the field or column settings menu.
  4. Select the option to delete the field.
  5. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Make sure you export or document any critical data before you delete a field.

Best practices for editing ClickUp Custom Fields

To keep your workspace clean and scalable, follow these guidelines when editing fields.

  • Plan naming conventions: Use consistent, descriptive names so everyone understands what each field tracks.
  • Limit duplicate fields: Reuse existing Custom Fields where possible instead of creating new ones with similar purposes.
  • Review visibility: Hide fields from views where they are not needed to reduce noise for your team.
  • Audit periodically: Use the Custom Fields manager to remove unused or redundant fields.
  • Document changes: When you rename or delete a field, communicate the change to affected teams.

More resources for ClickUp Custom Fields

For the original product documentation on Custom Field editing, see the official guide at Edit Custom Fields.

If you need strategic help designing Custom Fields and workflows, you can also explore consulting resources like Consultevo for workspace optimization support.

By understanding how to edit, move, hide, and delete Custom Fields in ClickUp, you keep your workspace flexible while preserving the structure your team relies on every day.

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