> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.reportandrun.com/manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.reportandrun.com/manual/readme/customization/custom-properties/add-custom-properties-to-report.md).

# Add custom properties to report

Add custom report properties - like date fields, text entries, and drop-down selections - based on your business needs.

1\. Select an existing report from the left side of your work space. \
![](https://2258011682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FckLB3gwA2WX6jXVfuW08%2Fuploads%2FvU4TXhd1zYCPEiX8ua23%2Fhide-report-properties.jpg?alt=media\&token=491d7232-0b7e-45d9-a805-984691781607)

2\. Click the report title on the right side of the screen (next to the pencil icon).\
![](https://2258011682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FckLB3gwA2WX6jXVfuW08%2Fuploads%2FmaCARpyiGDtHbyTz4nXe%2Fhide-report-properties2.jpg?alt=media\&token=766380c1-e008-4379-bc62-0a0ea95ff7a6)

{% hint style="info" %}
You can also add custom properties when creating a new report. The steps will be the same as described below, but instead of an **Update** button, you would see a **Create** button. 
{% endhint %}

3\. Check the *Customize* box below the report description.\
![](https://2258011682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FckLB3gwA2WX6jXVfuW08%2Fuploads%2FdVpgtPZat7Aa2SBxuoZM%2Fhide-report-properties2.5.jpg?alt=media\&token=baf5883c-a62e-425e-a167-e92c35717377)

4\. A list of properties will appear. Click the **New** button in the *Report Properties* section on the left side of the screen. \
![](https://2258011682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FckLB3gwA2WX6jXVfuW08%2Fuploads%2F07WTQxPzSZx7x8JpJd7M%2Fcustom-report-properties1.jpg?alt=media\&token=dac22b16-92e7-4b40-9825-fed1d16839a6)

5\. Choose the property type from the drop-down menu. (In the example below, we chose the *Date* property.)

![](https://2258011682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FckLB3gwA2WX6jXVfuW08%2Fuploads%2F37syJ5OdKuulfyoqTbhN%2Fcustom-report-properties2.jpg?alt=media\&token=48bf2d49-9601-4621-bc50-55123f6f4b12)

6\. Add the title, description, and options. Click **Create**. \
![](https://2258011682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FckLB3gwA2WX6jXVfuW08%2Fuploads%2FHoffuWmUCvK8OwRw0hIC%2Fcustom-report-properties3.jpg?alt=media\&token=5b24cb36-0d81-42af-a7dc-86f66477acc1)

7\. Click **Update**.\
![](https://2258011682-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FckLB3gwA2WX6jXVfuW08%2Fuploads%2FbPKykNCFXaMDIVK6VfX2%2Fcustom-report-properties4.jpg?alt=media\&token=757b4c97-7285-4b85-8823-75b2f15ab23c)

8\. The custom properties you created will be available the next time you open your report settings.

{% hint style="info" %}
Enabled properties are included in the report's [cover page](/manual/readme/content/text/add-cover-pages.md).
{% endhint %}


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