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[Resolved] Warning: field slug is already being used!

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Problem:
I deleted Custom field. Then I tried to create another custom field with the same name but the error is displayed: Warning: the field slug is already being used.

Solution:
Please go to Toolset >> Post Fields >> Post Field Control >> Delete the field
Screenshot here: https://d7j863fr5jhrr.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/550336-Delete_field.png?x71388

After that you can again use the same slug/name for the field.

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Last updated by Javier Félix Hernández Márquez 7 years, 4 months ago.

Assisted by: Noman.

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I created a custom field. I deleted it. Then I tried to create another custom field with the same name but the error is displayed: Warning: the field slug is already being used.

How can I use that slug now?

Thank you very much in advance.

Best regards!

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Hi Javier,

Thank you for contacting Toolset support. Please go to Toolset >> Post Fields >> Post Field Control >> Delete the field (see attached screenshot)

After that you can again use the same slug/name for the field.

Thank you

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Thank you very much Noman!
Best regards,

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