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[Directory Listings & Guides](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#directory-listings-guides) # How To Setup Meta Data Fields for your Directory Available on the Locable Publishing Platform   Meta Data Fields can be used to add additional information to each business listing (e.g., pet friendly) and can also be used as a filter option in the directory. ### Create a Meta Data Field Go to Settings \> Meta Data Fields and click New Field or Edit an existing Meta Data Field. ![](https://help.locable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-08-28-18-2836-PM.png?width=688&height=237&name=image-png-Jul-15-2024-08-28-18-2836-PM.png) Then add or update the details: ![](https://help.locable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-08-28-55-4847-PM.png?width=688&height=343&name=image-png-Jul-15-2024-08-28-55-4847-PM.png) **Label** - This is the header that will be displayed to users. ***NOTE: Don't use any special characters including a hyphen in the Label. *** **Options** -  If you want to allow a finite number of options, you can add those options here or you can leave them blank to make them a write-in. **Searchable** - Makes it appear as a filter option in the directory. Leave it unchecked to only have it as an option on the listing profile. **Make Public** - Allow users to select an option or write in a value. Private Meta Data Fields are useful for adding additional information in Guides and other packages. ![](https://help.locable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-15-2024-08-30-53-7784-PM.png?width=688&height=399&name=image-png-Jul-15-2024-08-30-53-7784-PM.png)   Click **Save Field** to create or update the field. ### Adding Business Listings to this Field Once created, you can edit this Meta data for each business listing by editing the business. Go to **Manage \> Businsses** and click **Edit** to update the business listing. 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