How to Add, Update, and Reorder Section Headers

This article shows you how to add a new section header to an entity, update an existing one, or change the order in which headers appear. Section headers help you organize fields on a record and make it easier for users to find key information.

Common Reasons to Add, Update, or Reorder Section Headers

You want to add a section header to a candidate or company record to improve organization.
You need to change the text on a section header to update its label.
You want to move a section header to a different location on a record to improve the layout.
You need to add a new header to organize fields better so users can easily find them.
You want to remove a section header that is no longer needed.

Add or Update a Section Header

Use the steps below to add a new section header to a record or update the text of an existing one. This helps you organize fields and improve data entry for your team.

From your Bullhorn Menu, select Admin > Field Mappings.
- S-Release: From the Menu navigate to Tools and select Field Mappings.
Expand the desired entity (e.g., Candidate).
In the field column, filter for "header".

Only a limited number of fields can be designated as section headers. These fields all contain "Header" in their field name.
Click the dropdown arrow next to the desired header field you want to add or change.
In the Display field, enter the name you want the header to display on the record.
Ensure to select No for the Required and Hidden fields.
Click Save.

Reorder a Section Header

Learn how to change the position of a section header on a record page to optimize your layout. This is useful when you need to move a header to a more logical location.

Follow steps 1-4 from the section above to navigate to the desired header field in Field Mappings.
Locate the Sort Order field.
Enter a number to determine the header's position on the page.
- A lower number places the header higher on the page.
- A higher number moves the header lower on the page.
Click Save.

Remove a Section Header

You can remove a section header from view on a record page without deleting the field entirely. This is useful if a header is no longer needed.

Follow steps 1-4 from the section above to navigate to the desired header field in Field Mappings.
Locate the Hidden field and select Yes.
Click Save.

This hides the header and all fields associated with it. If you only want to remove the header but keep the fields visible, you will need to re-assign each field to a new header.

FAQs

Q: I can't find a field to make a header. How do I fix this?

A: Only a limited number of fields can be used as section headers. To find them, filter the field column for "header" in Field Mappings.

Q: Why is my new section header not showing up?

A: Check that the Hidden field is set to No and that the Sort Order value is not too high.

Q: How do I make a hidden header reappear?

A: Navigate to the header in Field Mappings and make sure the Hidden field is set to No.

Q: Are Section Header fields editable?

A: No, Section Headers only organize fields visually on the Edit tab.

Q: Can I change the font or color of a header?

A: No, Bullhorn does not support custom styling for section headers.