--- title: How can I create a new column in the dashboard and a global field? description: In this section, we explain how to create a new column in the dashboard and a global field. --- [Skip to content](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/how-can-i-create-a-new-column-in-the-dashboard-and-global-field#main-content) - [English](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/how-can-i-create-a-new-column-in-the-dashboard-and-global-field) - [Deutsch](https://docs.lawcode.eu/wie-kann-ich-5-1729611268155) English Show submenu for translations [Create support ticket](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hubfs/Corporate%20Identity%20(Logo,%20Favicon%20etc.)/Lawcode%20Logo%20(White).svg) - [Whistleblower-Modul (Hintbox)](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/hinschg-module-hintbox) - [Supply Chain-Modul](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/supply-chain-module) - [EUDR-Modul](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/eudr-module) - [CSRD / VSME-Modul](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/csrd-module) - [Lawcode Suite](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/lawcode-suite) - [Login to the support portal](https://support.lawcode.eu/_hcms/mem/login) - [Register for support portal](https://support.lawcode.eu/_hcms/mem/register) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Whistleblower-Modul (Hintbox)](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/hinschg-module-hintbox) - [Supply Chain-Modul](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/supply-chain-module) - [EUDR-Modul](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/eudr-module) - [CSRD / VSME-Modul](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/csrd-module) - [Lawcode Suite](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/lawcode-suite) - [Login to the support portal](https://support.lawcode.eu/_hcms/mem/login) - [Register for support portal](https://support.lawcode.eu/_hcms/mem/register) - - [English](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/how-can-i-create-a-new-column-in-the-dashboard-and-global-field) - [Deutsch](https://docs.lawcode.eu/wie-kann-ich-5-1729611268155) English Show submenu for translations - [Create support ticket](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Helpdesk](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en?hsLang=en) 2. [HinSchG module (Hintbox)](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/hinschg-module-hintbox?hsLang=en) 3. [Use cases of the dynamic form](https://docs.lawcode.eu/en/hinschg-module-hintbox?hsLang=en#use-cases-of-the-dynamic-form) # How can I create a new column in the dashboard and a global field? ## In this section, we explain how to create a new column in the dashboard and a global field. To create a report alias in addition to the report ID, which is displayed under the report information and is also visible in the dashboard, proceed as follows. First navigate to the *Form management*.   ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-27-2025-09-25-49-4495-AM.png?width=321&height=280&name=image-png-Oct-27-2025-09-25-49-4495-AM.png)   Navigate to the *Global fields*. ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-37-52-9955-AM.png?width=320&height=370&name=image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-37-52-9955-AM.png) Click on New global field. ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-38-55-2914-AM.png?width=2714&height=586&name=image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-38-55-2914-AM.png) Click on the *Simple input field*. ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-39-39-8793-AM.png?width=336&height=723&name=image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-39-39-8793-AM.png) Edit the text accordingly and click on *Save*. ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-41-05-5926-AM.png?width=1942&height=886&name=image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-41-05-5926-AM.png) Navigate to the *Form management* and then *Forms* step and then click on the three dots on the right-hand side of the form of your choice. ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-27-2025-09-26-52-4511-AM.png?width=670&height=319&name=image-png-Oct-27-2025-09-26-52-4511-AM.png) Navigate to the *Internal fields* step. ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-43-34-1875-AM.png?width=2712&height=1654&name=image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-43-34-1875-AM.png) Select the Report alias step in the field selection and drag it into the Internal fields field using the mouse. ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-44-27-3785-AM.png?width=2716&height=1650&name=image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-44-27-3785-AM.png) Then click on the editing pencil. ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-45-13-2330-AM.png?width=2716&height=1656&name=image-png-Oct-28-2025-10-45-13-2330-AM.png) Click on Primary. This step enables the report alias to be output under the report information and on the dashboard. ![Screenshot 2025-01-05 at 18.32.25](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-01-05%20at%2018.32.25.png?width=670&height=626&name=Screenshot%202025-01-05%20at%2018.32.25.png) Click on save. ![Screenshot 2025-01-05 at 18.33.04](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-01-05%20at%2018.33.04.png?width=670&height=631&name=Screenshot%202025-01-05%20at%2018.33.04.png) Save the entire form. ![Screenshot 2025-01-05 at 18.33.35](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-01-05%20at%2018.33.35.png?width=670&height=603&name=Screenshot%202025-01-05%20at%2018.33.35.png) The report alias is displayed under the report information and can be edited there internally. ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2025-11-00-51-2146-AM.png?width=2706&height=1462&name=image-png-Oct-28-2025-11-00-51-2146-AM.png) *Save* the range alias you have entered. ![](https://docs.lawcode.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2025-11-01-51-1202-AM.png?width=2724&height=1446&name=image-png-Oct-28-2025-11-01-51-1202-AM.png) Global fields can optionally be displayed in the dashboard as an additional column. 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