Using Number, Text, and Date custom fields

Beyond Select and People fields, Workly offers Number, Text, and Date custom field types for flexible task tracking.

Number field

Track numeric values like budgets, estimates, scores, or quantities:

1. Add a column and select Number type
2. Name it (e.g. “Budget”, “Story Points”, “Hours”)
3. Enter numeric values on each task

Text field

Add short text notes or labels to tasks:

1. Add a column and select Text type
2. Name it (e.g. “Notes”, “Client”, “Reference”)
3. Type text values on each task

Date field

Track additional dates beyond the built-in due date:

1. Add a column and select Date type
2. Name it (e.g. “Start Date”, “Review Date”, “Launch Date”)
3. Pick dates using the date picker

Sorting and filtering

All custom field types support sorting and filtering. Sort Number fields numerically, Text fields alphabetically, and Date fields chronologically.

Frequently asked questions