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# Global rules

Define and manage global rules in aqua to control field behavior - set required, read-only, or default values for fields on item creation. Streamline workflows with customizable field settings.

Global rules are known as 'Limitations' in the old version.

Globar rules help you define how fields function when a user creates a new item in aqua, optimizing workflows and improving team efficiency. 

The field can be:

* required
* highlighted
* hidden
* read-only

Or

Can have

* default value
* specific value

### Adding Global rule

Click **Add Global Rule** to open a modal and define the rule:

* **Field** – Field to be modified
* **Has Attribute** – What to apply (Required, Read-only, Default Value, etc.)
* **Field Mode** (shown when Default Value is selected):
  * **String Field** – default text
  * **Dropdown Field** – value(s) or empty
  * **User Field** – current user or empty
* **For / Role** – Define roles
* **Value** – Whether this rule applies or not

You can:

* Add multiple rules
* Edit, duplicate, or delete rules from the list view (hover to reveal actions)

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** Currently it's not possible to set rules for a rich text type field.
{% endhint %}

All rules will be added to the table

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You can duplicate and modify the rules or delete them.

Hover on therule to reveal actions.

{% hint style="info" %}
Global rules can be applied only when WORKFLOW feature is enabled.
{% endhint %}


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