# How to add new event details to an event type

# How do I add new event details to an event type?

This article explains how to **add new event details to an existing event type**. Follow these steps to expand the amount of information you capture during an event. This allows you to log deeper parameters for customer actions.

### In this article, you will learn how to

- **Add new event details to an existing event type** configuration.
- Select names and data types for the new tracking fields.
- Resolve layout and field deletion errors in the editor.

## Before you start

Before adding new event details to an event type, make sure you have:
- A custom event type already saved in your workspace.

> **Important:** New event details will only capture data for future occurrences. Past events will not retroactively show information for these fields.

## How to add new event details to an event type

1. Log in to your Flownally workspace.
2. Go to the **Settings** tab.
3. Go to the **Event types** section.
4. **Click on an event type**.
5. Click on the **Add event detail** button.
6. Provide a **name** for the field.
7. Choose a **type** for the field.
8. If necessary, click on the **Delete** icon to remove the field.
9. Click on the **Save changes** button.

## What happens after adding new event details to an event type?

After adding new event details to an event type, the updated schema saves instantly to your workspace. The system will start recording these additional parameters the next time the event triggers.

## Troubleshooting

### Add detail button frozen

The add detail button does not open a new field row. This is caused by a temporary browser interface lag. You need to refresh the page to unfreeze the layout.

### Changes do not apply

The new tracking parameters disappear after you click save. This happens because you left the detail name field entirely blank. You must provide a title for every row before saving.

## Related articles

- [How to create an event type](/settings/custom-data/create-event-type)
- [How to rename an event type](/settings/custom-data/rename-event-type)
- [How to remove an event type](/settings/custom-data/remove-event-type)