These features are available on All Plans (except where noted)
Getting There
From your Home screen:
- Click Manage in the main menu, then select Field Library from the drop-down.
- If you've favorited the Field Library Manager, simply click Fields in the top bar of the Home screen.
Layout
The Field Library contains custom fields you've created using the Field Widget. A dashboard displays updates on how many of each custom field type you can create, with maximum limits noted.
To favorite the Field Library Manager (adding a direct link to the top of your Home screen), click the heart icon next to the Field Library title. To remove it, click the heart icon again.
Note: Favorites are stored in your browser. If you log into ShortStack from a different computer or browser, you'll need to re-establish your favorites.
Fields
Overview of Field Information
Fields are displayed on the right-hand side, with each info pane including:
- Field Name
- Date/Time Created
- Field Type
- Internal Field Name
Click the icon on the right to open the Field Editor for making changes to a selected field.
Field Editor
The Field Editor is divided into three tabs: Details, Default Settings, and Campaigns.
Details Tab
Here, you can:
- Edit the Field Name.
- Add a Description.
- Specify a Custom Label for Exporting and Webhooks.
- View the Field Type and Internal Field Name.
- Archive the field.
Note: Archiving a field is permanent and cannot be undone.
Default Settings Tab
This tab displays the default settings applied when the field is used in a new Field Widget. Options depend on the field type but may include:
- Layout
- Text
- Validation
- Content
- Error Messages
- Instructions
- Extra CSS Classes
These default settings can be overridden when configuring the Field Widget in your campaign.
Campaigns Tab
Lists all campaigns currently using the selected field. Clicking a campaign name opens it in the Campaign Builder.
Search
Use the Search field (top-left) to locate fields using a keyword or phrase.
Tag (Pro Plan)
Search for fields by tags attached to them. Results display automatically on the right.
Filters
Filters are available on the left-hand side to help narrow results. Options include:
- Field Type: Text, Boolean, List, Date, or Number.
- Archived Status
Sorting
To sort fields, click the button near the field count at the top of the page. Options include:
- Newest
- Oldest
- Name (A–Z)
- Name (Z–A)
Working with Fields
When you select a field, additional options appear in a bar at the top of the screen.
Tag
This feature available on the Pro Plan
To add tags to selected fields:
- Click the Tag button.
- Type tags (comma-separated).
- Press Enter/Return after each tag and click the blue Save button.
Archive
Archiving a field is permanent. Archived fields can still be viewed but cannot be reused in future lists.
To archive a field:
- Click the Archive button.
- Type the confirmation prompt.
- Click the red Archive button to complete the action.