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Using mandatory fields in Record Logs

Mandatory fields ensure no important details are overlooked or omitted

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Written by Daliana Marcuti
Updated over 10 months ago

Applying mandatory fields

When creating a Record Log, fields can be made mandatory by ticking the selection beneath the field you have chosen in the Task Editor.
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This requires users to input essential information in the field before completing a task, mandatory fields help ensure that no important details are overlooked or omitted.

In addition to ensuring task completeness, mandatory fields play a crucial role in improving task accuracy by reducing the likelihood of errors or discrepancies.

You can spot mandatory fields by the red asterisk next to the field. You'll also see a warning message in the Record Log if a user attempts to complete the task without filling out the mandatory field.


If needed, the warning message beneath an incomplete mandatory field can be edited where the setting is applied:


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If you have any questions about task submission, you can always ask our support team to take a look for you too. You can reach out at support@trailapp.com

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