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7 changes: 4 additions & 3 deletions content/en/docs/Settings/Settings_users/Settings_users.md
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Three options are available:
- Off (Number can be filled manually only)
- On, field editable (Number can be filled using the generator and be edited or filled manually)
- On, field not editable (Number can be filled using the generator only)
- On, field not editable (Number can be filled using the generator only)
For more information about Number generator sequences, see [Settings > Service Interaction > Number generator sequences](..settings/settings_service_interaction/settings_service_interaction/#settings--service-interaction--number-generator-sequences).

## Settings \> Users \> Custom fields

Use this setting to configure custom fields. Custom fields are used to track additional information in a user record.

### Create a custom field

1. In the **Custom fields** pane, click **New**.
1. In the **Custom fields** pane, click **Edit**.
2. In the **Edit custom fields** pane, in the **Accordion title** box, enter the name of the user record section for the custom field(s).
3. Click **Add custom field** and select the type of field you want to create: **Checkbox**, **Multi-select**, **Radio button set**, **Single select**, **Text area**, or **Text field**.
3. Click **Add custom field** and select the type of field you want to create: **Checkbox**, **Date picker**, **Multi-select**, **Radio button set**, **Single select**, **Text area**, or **Text field**.
4. Configure the custom field by adding a name in the **Field label** box, selecting the accordian in which to display the custom field, and checking the box next to **Hidden** and/or **Required**.
5. Optional: To add additional custom fields, repeat steps 3-4.
6. Click **Save & close**. The custom field(s) are saved.
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- **Active** status indicates current affiliation, employment, or enrollment at the library's institution.
- **Inactive** status indicates that the expiration date on the user's record has passed or the user is no longer affiliated, employed, or enrolled at the library's institution. An inactive user cannot log in to FOLIO, checkout or renew an item, or place a request. Patron notices continue to be sent to inactive patrons, and open fines continue to be included in transfer reports.
- **Expiration date.** The expiration date determines when a user's status is scheduled to change from **Active** to **Inactive**. Expiration date is optional and this field may be left blank. For information on editing an expiration date, see [Edit an expiration date](#edit-an-expiration-date).
- **Barcode.** The barcode number for the user's library card. Type the barcode number in the **Barcode** field. If your institution has enabled the number generator for the Users app and your user has the applicable capabilities, you may use the number generator to generate the barcode.
- **Barcode.** The barcode number for the user's library card. Type the barcode number in the **Barcode** field. If your institution has enabled the number generator for the Users app and your user has the applicable capabilities, you may use the number generator to generate the barcode. For more information, see [Using Number Generators Within Apps](..settings/settings_service_interaction/settings_service_interaction/#using-number-generators-within-apps).
- **User Type.** Select the user type: **Patron** or **Staff**. This field is required in [ECS-enabled tenants](../consortia/). This field is also required for non-ECS-enabled tenants using [Reading Room Access](../access/reading-room/reading_room/). Otherwise, use of the **User type** field is optional.
- **Patrons.** Users who may borrow library materials but have no FOLIO permissions assigned to their User record and do not log in to FOLIO to manage their library accounts.
- **Staff.** Users who are employed by the library, have FOLIO permissions assigned to their User record for the purpose of performing their library work, and may borrow library materials.
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