FAQs for custom fields, user fields, and categories

Use custom fields when you want to store contact data in fields that only accept specific types of values. For example, you can store data in text, number, currency, convertible currency, date, and relationship custom fields. Also use custom fields to store data that is used for a limited number of contacts.

For more information on best practices for using custom fields, see Managing custom fields.

Use user fields when you want to store contact data in text fields. User fields are not supported for search or reporting purposes.

For more information on best practices for using user fields, see Managing user fields.

Use categories when you want to search and group contacts based on labels, such as Avid Golfer.

For more information on best practices for using categories, see Managing categories.