Task roadmap for defining and using custom fields

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Perform the following subtasks to define a custom field and begin using it.

Subtask	Associated instructions (see … )
Define a custom field and its field attributes.	Steps for defining a custom field and its attributes.
Activate a custom field.	Steps for activating a custom field.
Use and administer a custom field.	Steps for adding data to a custom field.
Optionally, delegate authority to define custom fields.	Steps for authorizing users to define custom fields.
Optionally, delegate authority to add and update data in a custom field.	Steps for authorizing users to update data in a custom field.