CRM custom tabs that keep extra info on each lead or invoice

Add a tab to leads, staff, quotes or invoices that holds either a list you keep adding to or one form. Details you kept in a separate spreadsheet now sit on the right lead or invoice.

Extra info tabs in CIPHER CRM
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Custom tabs in CIPHER CRM are extra tabs you add yourself to leads, staff, proposals, estimates, 🧾 invoices or credit notes.

Name the tab once and it shows on every lead, staff member or document of that kind.

A list tab holds entries you keep adding, such as each call, and a form tab holds one set of extra details.

Each entry saves as you add it and stays with the right lead or document. 192+ businesses run CIPHER CRM across 🏭 31 industries, with 92 built-in features, a ⭐️ 4.8/5 average rating and ⏱️ 99.9% uptime.

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Definition

What is a custom tab in a CRM?

CRM custom tabs are extra sections you add to a record screen to hold information the standard tabs do not cover. In CIPHER CRM a custom tab can be a list, where you add entries over time, or a form, with one set of details per record. Both use the full custom field library and save each entry the instant you add it.

CIPHER CRM lets you build your own tabs without code. Choose the record type, from leads, staff, proposals, estimates, invoices and credit notes, give the tab a name, and it appears instantly on every record of that type. There are two shapes. A List tab is repeatable, for logging entries over time, such as trial sessions on a lead or courses on a staff profile. A Form tab holds one set of extra details per record, such as a brief attached to a proposal. Both shapes use the full field-type library, from dates and dropdowns to file uploads and sub-tables, with built-in validation. Inside a tab you can search entries instantly and drag them into order, and every entry saves the instant you add it. Some industries already get extra tabs through industry setup, such as Site Visits and Property Requirements for real estate. CIPHER CRM is used by 192+ businesses.

Extra info tabs in CIPHER CRM
The problem

What happens without extra info tabs

You log visits, calls or inspections in a spreadsheet next to the CRM because there is nowhere on the record to put them.

A handful of extra fields crowds the main details screen until nobody can find anything.

Each staff profile needs a history of something specific to your business, and the standard tabs have no room for it.

Extra information about an invoice or estimate ends up in an email thread that nobody can find later.

Getting a new section added to your old tool meant a developer, a quote and a long wait.

What slips without Extra info tabs
Capabilities

What you can do with extra info tabs

  • Pick the record, name the tab

    Choose leads, staff, proposals, estimates, invoices or credit notes, give the tab a name, and it appears on every record of that type instantly.

  • List tabs for entries over time

    A repeatable List tab lets you log one entry after another, building a history on the record.

  • Form tabs for one set of details

    A single Form tab holds one set of extra details per record, kept apart from the main details screen.

  • Every field type available

    Tabs use the full custom field library, including dates, dropdowns, the staff picker, file uploads and sub-tables, with built-in validation.

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  • Search and reorder inside the tab

    Search the entries in a tab instantly and drag them into the order you want.

  • Entries save as you add them

    Each new entry is saved the instant you add it, so there is no Save button to forget.

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Why CIPHER

Why extra info tabs are better in CIPHER

Most CRMs stop at custom fields. We let you add whole tabs, in the shape your information needs.

  • Two shapes for two jobs

    Choose a list for a running log or a form for one set of details, instead of forcing everything into fields.

  • On every record at once

    A new tab shows on every record of that type straight away, so nobody has to add it record by record.

  • A head start for some trades

    Industry setup adds purpose-built tabs for some industries, such as Site Visits for real estate, and you can build more.

  • Built by you, no code

    You create and name tabs yourself, whenever the business needs one.

How it works

How extra info tabs work in CIPHER CRM

  1. Choose the record type

    Pick leads, staff, proposals, estimates, invoices or credit notes.

  2. Name the tab and pick its shape

    Give it a clear name and choose a List for entries over time or a Form for one set of details.

  3. Add your fields

    Build the tab from the field library, with validation on each field.

  4. Use it on every record

    The tab appears on every record of that type. Add entries, search them and drag them into order.

Compare

Extra info tabs: CIPHER CRM vs spreadsheet vs generic CRM

What mattersCIPHER CRMSpreadsheet / manualGeneric CRM
Adding a new section Build a custom tab, no code Add another sheet Often fields only, or developer work
Shapes Repeatable List or single Form Rows in a separate sheet Usually one form shape
Where it appears Every record of that type, instantly Linked by hand Varies
Field types The full custom field library Plain cells Often limited
Saving entries Each entry saves the instant you add it Depends on the file Save per form
Finding entries Instant search within the tab Find across the whole sheet Often no search inside tabs
Extra info tabs

See extra info tabs in action

Add a tab to leads, staff, quotes or invoices to list every call or meeting, or to hold a page of details. Logs that used to live in side spreadsheets now sit on the lead, staff profile or document they belong to.

Why it's worth it

What extra info tabs change for your business

See how CIPHER CRM solves this

History on the record

Logs that used to live in side spreadsheets now sit on the lead, staff profile or document they belong to.

A tidy details screen

Extra information moves into its own tab instead of crowding the main fields.

Fits your trade

You build the sections your business needs, not the ones a generic tool guessed at.

Nothing slips away

Entries save the moment you add them and stay searchable inside the tab.

Ready when you are

See extra info tabs on your own data

Proof

Teams that switched to CIPHER

Our quotes used to take days and follow-ups just fell through the cracks. Now every lead has someone on it and a clear next step. We are closing a lot more than we did.
Rahul Mehta
Rahul Mehta Director, Logistics firm - Ahmedabad
I thought moving would take months. We were up and running in two days. I get back about two hours a day that used to go into updating sheets.
Priya Nair
Priya Nair Operations Head, Healthcare clinic chain - Kochi
Because it was set up for property from the start, we were not fighting the software. My managers finally trust the numbers on the screen.
Amit Shah
Amit Shah Founder, Real-estate agency - Surat

Extra info tabs frequently asked questions

FAQ

Extra info tabs - your questions answered

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Can I create custom tabs in CIPHER CRM?

Yes. You can build your own tabs in CIPHER CRM without coding. Pick the record type, name the tab, choose whether it is a List or a Form, and add fields. It appears instantly on every record of that type, and every entry you add to it saves straight away.

Which records can have custom tabs?

Custom tabs can be added to leads, staff, proposals, estimates, invoices and credit notes. Once you create a tab for one of those record types, it shows up on every record of that type, so the whole team sees the same section in the same place.

What is the difference between a List tab and a Form tab?

A List tab is repeatable, so you add entries over time and build up a log, such as visits or calls. A Form tab holds one set of extra details per record, filled in once and updated when needed. Pick the shape that matches how the information arrives.

What fields can I use in a custom tab?

Custom tabs draw on the full CIPHER CRM field-type library, from text, numbers, currency amounts and dates to dropdowns, yes/no toggles, the staff-member picker, file uploads and repeating sub-tables. Built-in validation checks every entry against the type of field it goes into.

Do custom tab entries need saving?

No. Each entry in a custom tab saves the instant you add it. There is no Save button to press, which matches the rest of CIPHER CRM, where actions apply the moment you make them. You can then search the entries and drag them into order.

How are custom tabs different from custom fields?

A custom field adds one detail to a record. A custom tab adds a whole section, either a running list of entries or a separate form, built from those same field types. Use fields for single facts and tabs when a detail needs its own space or history.

Do some industries get custom tabs already?

Yes. When you sign up under certain industries, CIPHER CRM adds purpose-built tabs automatically. Real estate, for example, gets Site Visits and Property Requirements. You can add your own custom tabs alongside them at any time to cover anything else your business tracks.

Glossary

Extra info tabs terms, defined

  • Custom tab

    A section you add to a record screen yourself to hold information the standard tabs do not.

  • List tab

    A custom tab where you keep adding entries over time, building a log on each record.

  • Form tab

    A custom tab with one set of details per record, filled in once and edited as needed.

  • Record type

    The kind of record a tab belongs to, such as a lead, a staff member or an invoice.

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