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# Add screen fields to a record screen

# Add screen fields to a record screen {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read

Add screen fields to improve the usability of your record screens. Screen fields enable you to change how information is shown in your form or you can provide access to additional elements, such as attachments, videos, or
links.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

To add screen fields to your record screen, confirm that you have configured a record screen that contains a details screen. For more information, see [Configure a details screen for a record screen](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/pYrU0Bkf3v_3t4vPTgEPSw "Create a details screen to display record fields on your screen.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem MobileMobile App Builder.  
   The Mobile App Builder opens in a new browser tab and displays the application scope selection screen.
2. Search for the application scope you are working in and then select the name of the application scope.  
   The Mobile App Builder categories home screen displays.
3. Select Screens from the menu.
4. Select an existing Record screen record.
5. In the configuration tree, select the Details screen record where you want to add a screen field.
6. Select a table in the Data area of the Details screen field.
7. Locate the Screen fields area and select New.
8. On the Screen field form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Parent screen | This field is auto-populated, listing the screen where this field is used. |
   | Type | Type of screen field. For a list of types and a description of how they're used, see [Screen fields](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/t8UsW0PnQH6xrNMLRWOMRw "Screen fields improve the usability of your form screens. With screen fields, your users can view and edit attachments, view and complete checklist items, or display a field without a label."). Note: * Select the Auto option to link the field type with the selected Form Field option. The Auto option includes the following field types: Text, Percentage, Image, Video, File, HTML, Date, and Script. Note: For more information about using the script screen option, see [Dynamic variable support in record screens](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZZ52U6HfhMSIOGN42Tg0Eg "Use the script screen field in record screens to display dynamic field values. The script runs to determine the field value before it displays in your form. The value returned by the script doesn't replace the database value. For example, you can display translated content for dynamic variables within an email."). * The Auto field type doesn't include field types Attachments List and Checklist. You must manually select these options from the Type field. {#sg-mobile-add-screen-field__ul_m5k_r4d_gcc} |
   | Form field | Table field that the screen field uses as a data source. Some field types require a specific type of value. These requirements are described in [Screen fields](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/t8UsW0PnQH6xrNMLRWOMRw "Screen fields improve the usability of your form screens. With screen fields, your users can view and edit attachments, view and complete checklist items, or display a field without a label."). Note: This option isn't available for the field types Attachments List and Checklist. |
   | Field name | Enter the name <kbd class="ph userinput">Attachment</kbd> or <kbd class="ph userinput">Checklist</kbd> for this field, this text displays as the field label. Note: This option is only available for  the field types Attachments List  and Checklist. |
   | Record ID field | For the Attachment list field type, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_id</kbd>. Note: This option is only available for  the field types Attachments List  and Checklist. |
   | Order | Order in which this field appears. Fields appear on the record screen from the lowest to the highest value. |
   | Hidden | Option to avoid this field from showing on the record screen. |
   | Value Only | Value of the field without the field label. Note: This option is only available for  the field types Auto, Text, Percentage, Date, and Script. |
   [Table 1. Record screen form]

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9. Select Save.
* **[Dynamic variable support in record screens](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZZ52U6HfhMSIOGN42Tg0Eg)**   
  Use the script screen field in record screens to display dynamic field values. The script runs to determine the field value before it displays in your form. The value returned by the script doesn't replace the database value. For example, you can display translated content for dynamic variables within an email.
* **[Configure the script field for records screens](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/2~Q8GoOKbMkWzjHWEgawNA)**   
  Configure script screen fields to display calculated or personalized content in your mobile forms, without modifying the underlying database values.

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