Custom content
See more articles

Understanding custom fields

Custom fields are additional fields used to store information beyond standard page content.

Last updated 8 June 2026 by admin

Reading time

Difficulty

Easy

Wordpress version

6.8+

Custom fields are additional fields used to store information beyond standard page content. They are set up by Candid in order to capture the correct information for custom content.

Why are they used?

They help create consistent layouts and structured information across a website, whilst making sure it’s easy to complete in the back-end.

Common field types

Examples include text fields, image uploads, dates, links and selection boxes.

Editing field values

Simply update the field value and save your changes.

Things to be aware of

Some fields may appear in multiple places across the website, so changes can have a wider impact.

Need more help?

If you’re unsure what a field controls, please ask before making changes.