---
title: Add a reference field
description: Add reference fields to a table using the same method as for any other field.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/platform-administration/t\_AddAReferenceField.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Reference field type, Reference, Field administration, Forms, fields, and lists, Configure core features, Administer the ServiceNow AI Platform]
---

# Add a reference field

Add reference fields to a table using the same method as for any other field.

## Before you begin

Role required: personalize\_form

## About this task

The related table also appears in the Available Tables list for future form customizations.

## Procedure

1.  Open the desired form.

2.  Right-click the header and select **Configure** > **Form Layout**.

3.  Use [dot-walking](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/platform-user-interface/c_DotWalking.md) to locate and select the field in the referenced table that you want to add.

    It appears as **Table name.Field**. For example, the caller's email address appears as **Caller.Email**.

4.  Click **Save**.