<p>You can re-use the same text field multiple times in a section on different Entry Types, but if you would like to re-use the same text field multiple times on the same Entry Type (or page) your best bet would be to make it a Matrix Block. </p>

<p>For a quick overview on Matrix Blocks: <a href="https://craftcms.com/features/matrix" rel="noreferrer">https://craftcms.com/features/matrix</a></p>

<p>More info on Matrix Blocks: <a href="https://craftcms.com/docs/matrix-fields" rel="noreferrer">https://craftcms.com/docs/matrix-fields</a></p>

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2016-05-06T13:45:53.853Z
2016-05-06T13:45:53.853Z
Jason
<p>This seems like it should be possible but I may be missing a trick.</p>

<p>Is it possible to use a single field multiple times in a section? So, for example, if you have a simple 'text' field and you want to include that twice in one section. The field layout designer only allows you to drag it once and then just move it to different tabs but not create another <em>instance</em> of it.</p>

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Possible to re-use one field multiple times in a section?
# Possible to re-use one field multiple times in a section?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-05-06)

This seems like it should be possible but I may be missing a trick.

Is it possible to use a single field multiple times in a section? So, for example, if you have a simple 'text' field and you want to include that twice in one section. The field layout designer only allows you to drag it once and then just move it to different tabs but not create another *instance* of it.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-05-06. Score: 4

You can re-use the same text field multiple times in a section on different Entry Types, but if you would like to re-use the same text field multiple times on the same Entry Type (or page) your best bet would be to make it a Matrix Block.

For a quick overview on Matrix Blocks: <https://craftcms.com/features/matrix>

More info on Matrix Blocks: <https://craftcms.com/docs/matrix-fields>


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