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{{Warning | Several of the enumeration lists are used by more than one field. Adding a value to an enumeration list will affect '''ALL''' fields that use that same enumeration list. 
The enumeration list/category ''Yes No Answer'' are used by 86 fields. 42 of the 186 enumeration lists/categories are used by more than one field. }}

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Before adding values to enumeration lists:
# consult the '''[[Data Dictionary]]''' 
# look up which enumeration list/category is used
# consult the page [[Enumeration categories]] and verify that the category that you are about to update is not listed.
# is it possible to edit slightly the translation of an existing enumeration value instead of adding a value?

As an example the field ''Type of Infrastructure Blocked'' which used the enumeration list/category ''InfrastructureBlock'' will be used. 
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<li>In the '''Customisation''' menu &rarr; '''Data Inventory Manager'''.</li>
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<li>In the left pane of the Data Inventory Manager window, expand the item and data category where the the field is which uses the enumeration list.</li>
<li>In the right pane, click the row associated with the field that you would like to add a enumeration value to. 
: Only system fields of types Multiple Select or Single Select use enumeration lists.</li>
<li>Click the [[Image:FieldViewIcon.png]] button. </li>

[[Image:CustomOptionsList.png|center|400px|''Custom Options List Window'']]
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''Custom Options List Window''
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<li>As an example: it has been decided that ''Medical Facility'' is not detailed enough. ''Health Care Center'' and ''Hospital'' should be used instead.</li>
<li>In the Custom Options List window, click the [[Image:FieldTemplateIcon.png]] button.</li>

[[Image:UserManual_OptionsEditor.png|center|400px|''Options Editor'']]
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''Options Editor''
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<li>Enter the option in the '''Option''' field. The value can be maximum 50 characters and can contain letters and numbers. Other characters should be avoided.</li>
<li>Click the '''Save''' button.</li>
<li>Repeat until all values are added.</li>
<li>In this example the next step is to '''[[Inactivate values in enumeration lists | inactivate]]''' the value ''Medical facility''.</li>
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{{Note|Adding a value to an enumeration list will not automatically update existing Data Entry Form Templates that use the enumeration list.
If the enumeration list/category that you would like to add a value to are used by more than one field and the value(s) you would like to add is '''not''' suitable for all affected fields <br/>
then it is recommended to use a '''[[Add Custom Defined Fields | CDF]]''' instead.}}
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