In order to add a “Text” custom field, you can:
1 Click on “Settings” on the side-navigation bar
2 Select “General”
3. Once done, click on “User” tab.
4. Click on the “Add Custom Field” button.
5. Enter the “Name” or title of the custom field.
6. Select ‘Text’ the drop-down of custom field that you intend to add.
Check the configurations that you wish to enable for the custom fields added. You can select more than one option here.
7. Mandatory - checking this will make the custom field created mandatory.
8. Visible on reports - This will show the details of the custom fields on reports as well.
9. Self editable - This will enable users to edit this info from their profile.
10. Include in sign up form - Checking this box will add the custom field in the sign-up page as well
11. Save once done.