How to create a custom field in Asana
Add a custom field to an Asana project in List view: choose a field type, name it, set its options, and see the new column appear next to your tasks.
Quick answer
To create a custom field in Asana, open a project in List view, click Add field at the end of the column headers, pick a field type such as Single-select, enter a field title and its options, then click Create field. The new field appears as a column in the list.
Steps at a glance
- Open a project in List view.
- Click Add field after the last column.
- Choose a field type such as Single-select.
- Enter a field title.
- Type a name for each option.
- Click Create field.
- Check the new column in the list.
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Summary
Custom fields let you track information that Asana does not include by default, such as a content stage or request type. Each field becomes a column in your project, so everyone sees the same structured data on every task.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Click Add field
Open your project in List view. At the right end of the column headers, click **Add field** to open the field type menu.
Step 2
Choose a field type
The menu lists the available types under Field types. Click **Single-select** to create a field where each task takes one value from a list you define.
Step 3
Name the field
In the Add field dialog, click **Field title** and type a name. This example uses "Content stage". The name becomes the column header.
Step 4
Name the first option
Click the first **Type an option name** box and enter a value. This example uses "Draft".
Step 5
Name the second option
Click the second **Type an option name** box and enter another value, such as "Published". Use **Add an option** if you need more values.
Step 6
Create the field
Check the title and options, then click **Create field**. Click **Cancel** instead if you want to close the dialog without saving.
Step 7
Find the new field column
Back in the list, a new column with your field title appears after the existing columns. Each task has an empty cell in it, ready for a value.
Why this matters
You are running a project and need to see where each item stands, but the default columns do not cover it. Adding a custom field gives every task a consistent, filterable value you can scan at a glance.
Frequently asked questions
Which field type should I use for a fixed list of values?
Single-select works well when each task should have exactly one value from a set you define, such as Draft or Published.
Can I add more options after the first two?
Yes. The dialog includes an Add an option button for adding further values before you create the field.
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