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title: Editing the Default Fields
description: "System fields are Repair Pilot’s built-in fields. You can change their display labels, availability and order for supported modules without creating a separate custom field. ## Before you start - Decide which fields staff need to see and whether any…"
url: "https://repairpilot.com/help/editing-the-default-fields/"
updated: "2026-10-23"
category: Customisation
tags:
  - Customisation
  - Settings
---

# Editing the Default Fields

System fields are Repair Pilot’s built-in fields. You can change their display labels, availability and order for supported modules without creating a separate custom field.

## Before you start

- Decide which fields staff need to see and whether any labels should use your team’s wording.
- Use an account with permission to manage settings.
- Field visibility and order changes save immediately.

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### Open System Fields

In Settings, go to **Fields & Forms** and choose **System Fields**.

![System Fields with the Customers section expanded](https://repairpilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/system-fields-detail.jpg)2

### Expand a module

Open the module you want to adjust, such as Customers, Items, Jobs, Leads, Parts or Stock. Its built-in fields appear with the field name and default label.

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### Change a label or availability

Enter an **Override Label** to display a different name, or leave it set to **Use default label**. Use the field switch to enable or disable a field. Changes save immediately.

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### Reorder fields if needed

Drag a field by its handle to change its display order. Ordering saves immediately, so review the result before moving to another module.

## What happens next

The selected modules use the updated labels, visibility and order. These settings customise built-in fields; use Custom Fields when you need to capture new information.

## Common questions

### Can I create a new field here?

No. Use Custom Fields to add information beyond the built-in fields.

### Do I need to press Save?

No. Labels, switches and ordering save immediately.

### Can I restore a built-in label?

Clear the override so the field returns to “Use default label.”

## Related guides

- [Custom Fields](https://repairpilot.com/help/custom-fields/)
- [Customer Settings: Custom Fields](https://repairpilot.com/help/customer-settings-custom-fields/)