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Chapter 2Administering SugarCreating and Managing Drop-down ListsMost modules display at least one drop-down field containing a list of values fromwhich users can make a choice. For example, when users create an account, they canchoose a specific industry type and an account type in the respective drop-down fields.As the administrator, you can create and edit values in all of the drop-down fields inthe system to suit your organization’s needs. You can also create new drop-downfields for a module.To create a drop-down field1. Select the module and click Fields.The existing fields in the module display on the page.2. Click Add Field.1. From the Data Type drop-down list, select DropDown.2. Enter values for the following:Field Name. Enter a name for the drop-down list.Display Label. Enter a label name for the field to display in Sugar.System Label. The field label in the Sugar database displays in this field.Help Text. Enter descriptive text for the field. This text displays when the userpoints the cursor at the field.Comment Text. Optionally, enter a descriptive comment about the new field. Thecomment displays only in Studio and Module Builder.Drop Down List. The available drop-down lists are displayed here. You canselect an existing drop-down list and edit it to suit your needs.To add a new drop-down list, do the following:a. Click Add.84 Sugar Community Edition Installation and Administration Guide