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The Rating field lets members rate records for ranking and other use cases. This feature is flexible and customizable, allowing users to tailor the scale, symbol, and color to suit their needs.

Click the + menu icon after the last column header, or:

Open the Column Menu by clicking on a column header’s dropdown icon, then select "Add Field to the Right."

Choose "Rating" from the options. A configuration window will appear. You can also search for "Rating" by name.

1. Click the + menu icon after the last column header, or:
2. Open the Column Menu by clicking on a column header’s dropdown icon, then select "Add Field to the Right."
3. Choose "Rating" from the options. A configuration window will appear. You can also search for "Rating" by name.

Click the + sign next to an existing field to add a new field below.

1. Open a Record View.
2. Click the + sign next to an existing field to add a new field below.

Tip: See a Rating field being added in Record View in the example below:

From the field customization settings, adjust the display format for:

- Rating symbol (e.g., stars, hearts, etc.).
- Rating color.

Use the Scale dropdown to set the maximum rating (1 to 10).

Optionally, add rating labels for the bottom and top range (e.g., "Poor" to "Excellent").

1. From the field customization settings, adjust the display format for:
 - Rating symbol (e.g., stars, hearts, etc.).
 - Rating color. 

2. Use the Scale dropdown to set the maximum rating (1 to 10).
3. Optionally, add rating labels for the bottom and top range (e.g., "Poor" to "Excellent").

The maximum number in the scale will always display in grey.

The selected color applies to active ratings.

- The maximum number in the scale will always display in grey.
- The selected color applies to active ratings.

Click on the desired number of rating symbols.

Alternatively, type the corresponding number on your keyboard.

- Click on the desired number of rating symbols.
- Alternatively, type the corresponding number on your keyboard.

Click on the symbol for the current rating value.

Press Delete or type 0 on your keyboard.

- Click on the symbol for the current rating value.
- Press Delete or type 0 on your keyboard.

Scenario: The Hiring solution in the SmartSuite Solution Library includes three default Rating fields within the Interview table:

- Position Fit
- Cultural Fit
- Recommendation Strength

Solution: Use these fields to evaluate candidates consistently and quantitatively.

Scenario: Gather user ratings for new product feature requests.

Solution: Use the Rating field to prioritize features based on user input.

Scenario: Combine rating values in calculations for detailed analysis.

Solution: Continuing the Hiring example:

Create a formula field to calculate an Interview Score.

Formula: Add values from Position Fit and Cultural Fit, then multiply by Recommendation Strength.

Output: A numeric score ranging from 0 to 100.

- Create a formula field to calculate an Interview Score.
- Formula: Add values from Position Fit and Cultural Fit, then multiply by Recommendation Strength.
- Output: A numeric score ranging from 0 to 100.

Plan Availability	All plan types
Permissions	Workspace Admins, Solution Creators and Solution Managers: Can create, modify, delete, and manage Rating fields.
Related Reading	Fields to Display

Overview

Adding a Rating Field

From Grid View:

From Record View:

Customizing the Rating Field

Rating Field Notes:

Adjusting the Rating Value:

Clearing the Rating:

Practical Use Cases and Scenarios

1. Hiring Evaluations

2. Feature Request Prioritization

3. Using Rating Values in Formula Fields