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June 12, 2025
Question

How do add more space to a custom field ?

  • June 12, 2025
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We lost the very important use of TAGS. Now we are stuck with Custom Fields. How do we control the number of spaces in the custom field ???

1 reply

June 12, 2025

The Custom Fields in QuickBooks Online (QBO) are limited to thirty-one characters, including all spaces entered, Romano.

 

If you need to enter more than the maximum character limit, consider utilizing an additional custom field or using the Description, Message displayed on [transaction], or the Message displayed on statement fields of a transaction.

 

While we are considering adding this feature in future updates, I recommend submitting your suggestion directly to our product developers. It will enable them to explore the possibility of increasing the character limit for custom fields. Here’s how:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Select Feedback.
  3. Enter a brief description of your product suggestion.
  4. Click Next to submit feedback.

 

You may also be interested in understanding which specific reports are compatible with custom fields. Then, generate one that provides the essential information for future projections.

 

If you need further assistance managing custom fields, please feel free to reply. The Community is available 24/7 to help you.