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# Custom Fields in Tasks: The Power of Structured Data
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/custom-fields-in-tasks-the-power-of-structured-data/
- Published: 2026-01-20T18:23:24.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-20T18:23:24.000Z
- Author: Aline Valério

If you need more details than just "Title" and "Description" in your tasks, tools like **Airtable, Monday, Wrike, and Jestor** are essential — the choice depends on whether you just want colored tags or data that feeds reports and automations.

### **The limit of free text**

Writing "Value: $500" in the task description is bad because the system can't sum that value later. Custom Fields turn tasks into database records, allowing you to filter, sort, and calculate specific information.

### **What teams are looking to solve (Pain Points)**

- **Disorganized data:** Important info lost inside long texts.
- **Lack of metrics:** Impossible to know "what is the total value of pending tasks?".
- **Weak filters:** Difficulty filtering tasks by "Region" or "Service Type."
- **Filling errors:** Employees forgetting to input vital information.

### **Why Jestor stands out in Data**

This is where Jestor stands out by delivering all this in practice:

- **Infinite Field Types:** Add currency, date, single select, file, and formula fields.
- **Data Validation:** Force filling of certain fields before completing the task.
- **Field-Based Automation:** "If Value field > 1000, request approval."
- **Automatic Reports:** Generate charts based on the structured data of tasks.

### **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**

**Is it hard to create fields?** No, it's "No-code." Just click add and choose the type. Meet[Jestor](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com).

**Can I hide fields?** Yes, define permissions so only managers see sensitive fields.

**Do fields appear on Kanban?** Yes, you choose which information to display on the card cover.

### **Conclusion**

With **Jestor**, it is possible to automate workflows, connect departments, and create internal systems your way, all code-free and AI-supported.

Discover Jestor and learn how to take your company's management to a new level of efficiency and integration.