# Custom Metrics

Define data fields to capture structured information on every clipping


Metrics are data fields attached to every clipping. They drive the charts and tables in your [dashboards](/help/dashboards/setup) and [reports](/help/reports/creating-reports).

## Adding a metric

1. Open your project and go to [**Project Settings > Metrics**](app:~/metrics).
2. Click **Add Metric**.
3. Enter a **name** and **description**. Our AI will suggest a description based on the name.
4. Choose a **metric type** (see below).
5. Optionally, assign the metric to specific **channels** (e.g., only for online articles or only for print).
6. Save your changes.

## Deleting a metric

1. Go to [**Project Settings > Metrics**](app:~/metrics).
2. Click the **delete** icon next to the metric you want to remove.
3. Confirm the deletion.

Deleting a metric removes its values from all clippings, reports, and dashboards in the project. This action cannot be undone.

## Metric types

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  <Card
    icon="slider"
    title="Slider"
    description="Score clippings on a numeric scale with min and max bounds"
    href="/help/clippings/custom-metrics/slider"
  />
  <Card
    icon="number"
    title="Number"
    description="Capture any quantitative value like budget or word count"
    href="/help/clippings/custom-metrics/number"
  />
  <Card
    icon="dropdown"
    title="Dropdown"
    description="Pick from predefined options to categorize clippings"
    href="/help/clippings/custom-metrics/dropdown"
  />
  <Card
    icon="checkbox"
    title="Checkbox"
    description="Toggle yes or no for simple binary questions"
    href="/help/clippings/custom-metrics/checkbox"
  />
  <Card
    icon="text"
    title="Short Text"
    description="Add free-form notes, comments, or brief context"
    href="/help/clippings/custom-metrics/short-text"
  />
  <Card
    icon="formula"
    title="Formula"
    description="Compute values automatically from other metrics and data"
    href="/help/clippings/custom-metrics/formulas"
  />
</CardGroup>