# Board fields

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/kanban-board-settings/cards-setup/board-fields/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/kanban-board-settings/cards-setup/board-fields/)
Product: Kanban Board On-Premises
Updated: 2026-08-12


If you’re creating a board from a custom list (not a quick board), you can add missing fields in the board settings. When you have selected a list and moved to the **“Cards Setup”** step, review the fields. Some will already be selected, while others will not.

![Reviewing list fields in the Cards Setup step of Virto Kanban Board, with some fields preselected](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/board_fields_1-1024x654.png)

*Board fields*


You should select the following fields: the visual date field, the text field for adding comments, and the allow labels field. If the list does not contain an appropriate option, click **“Add new field”** next to it—there’s no need to navigate to the list settings to add fields.

![Add new field button in the Cards Setup step for adding a missing field without leaving the board settings](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/board_fields_2-1024x217.png)

Specify the name of the required field and save it. Tick the checkbox “**Require that this field contains information**” if needed.

![Naming a new field and ticking Require that this field contains information in Virto Kanban Board](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/board_fields_3-1024x598.png)

*Adding a new field*


The added field will appear. Complete the same actions for other fields if necessary. For example, in the same way, you can create multichoice fields for comments and labels.

![The newly added visual date field appearing in the board fields list](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/board_fields_4-1024x65.png)

*Visual date field*


The ability to add fields is available for all users with the right to create fields.

*Ensure you have enabled the version history for your chosen list. Otherwise, tick the checkbox to enable it. Version history is required for the comment field.*