> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.jcore.io/clarity/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.jcore.io/clarity/bit-fields/create.md).

# Create Bit Field Type

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You may not have permission to create bit field types in an organization you aren't an administrator of.
{% endhint %}

## Create via **Tag Settings Dialog**

Click the bit field tag you want to customize in the **Tags** section of the sidebar:

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Then click on the **Tag Settings** item of the context menu that appears:

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The **Tag Settings** Dialog will appear:

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Set the **Data Type** to **Bit Field**:

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The click on the plus icon to the right of **Bit Field Type**:

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The **Create Bit Field Type** dialog will appear:

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Enter a **Display Name** for the type:

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Enter the **Bit**, **Active When** 0 or 1, **Severity**, **Color** and **Name** for a mapping:

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If you want to add more mappings, you can click **Add Mapping**:

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Once you're finished, click **Create**:

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Now the name of the new bit field type will be displayed in the **Bit Field Type** field:

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Click **OK** to apply the changes to the tag:

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