How to Add a Risk Field to a Trello Board
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You can add custom fields to your Trello boards to track specific information, such as risk levels for tasks or projects. This guide will show you how to add a 'Risk' field to your Trello board.
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Here's how to add a risk field to a trello board in Trello
- Access Your Boards
From your Trello home screen, navigate to your boards by clicking the 'Boards' option in the left-hand sidebar. This will display all your available boards.
- Choose a Board
On the boards page, select the specific board to which you want to add the 'Risk' custom field. Click on the board's title or image to open it.
- Open the Board Menu
Once inside your chosen board, locate and click the 'Show menu' icon (represented by three dots) in the top-right corner of the board interface. This will open a sidebar menu.
- Navigate to Custom Fields
In the opened board menu, scroll down and click on 'Custom Fields'. This option allows you to manage and add custom data fields to your board's cards.
- Add the Risk Field
In the Custom Fields panel, look for 'Risk' under the 'Suggested Fields' section. Click the 'Add' button next to it to enable the 'Risk' field for your board.
- Confirm Field Addition
After clicking 'Add', the 'Risk' field will now appear in the list of active custom fields for your board. You can now use this field on any card within this board.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Custom Fields' option is located within the board menu. You can access the board menu by clicking the three dots icon in the top-right corner of your Trello board.



