Add fields to a Content type.

Define the labels, types, and required information that make each entry consistent and useful.

Follow the steps.

Use your own accurate details and check the result as you go. You can return to the relevant Website editor to make corrections.

  1. Start with the entry

    Choose one representative article, project, or service and list the information visitors need.

  2. Add the shared fields

    Use clear field labels and supported types such as Title, Summary, Body, and Featured Image.

  3. Check required settings

    Require a value only when the presentation or review cannot work without it.

Illustrative example

What a useful result looks like

The result
Fields with useful labels and the right required or optional settings.
What to check
Create a test Entry and check that each field can hold the information you need.

Adapt the example to your Website and review the result before moving to the next task.

Make labels usable for writers

A field label should describe the value it holds, not the internal implementation behind it.

Avoid fields without an owner

If no Page, Theme, or workflow uses a field, leave it out until the presentation need is clear.

Before you continue

Adding a field defines the Content type structure; it does not fill entries, make them public, or guarantee a compatible presentation.

Make the next change with a clear result in mind.