What are the custom fields and how do I use them?

The custom fields are available for your church to track information that is not recorded anywhere else in Roll Call. Each church has its own data requirements; so this offers you the flexibility to record the information you want. There are 3 data types. There are text fields, date fields and check boxes. Text fields allow free format text up to 25 characters. The date fields allow the entry of dates. The check boxes are for YES/NO, TRUE/FALSE types of information. Some common examples of custom data are: baptism date, 1st communion date, interested in volunteering, school attends, occupation, etc.

To utilize a custom field, you’ll need to tell Roll Call the label for the fields you want to use. Select Admin>Custom Field Names from the main menu. Those field names will now be used in the custom tab in the people screen.