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Item Types-Creating an Item Type

Item Types allow for quicker entry of standardized information. To create an Item Type is easy by following these simple steps.
Try it out!


Create an item type for Employees. Lets say we want a name, a picture, date hired, web page if available, and the ability to display managers.

Step 1: Click on Manage Item Types.

Step 2: Click on Add New Item.

Step 3: Enter Item Type Name  i.e. Events.

Step 4: Enter a field name such as “Event Title”.

Step 5: Select Data Type such as “Text”.

Step 6: If you want field to be required, check Required.

Step 7:  You can chose to show this field name in the view on the page and bold it by a check mark.

Step 9: Once All fields are added, press Submit.