How can I get a field to be editable by only a certain group?

[tmiller-3]

We have many fields, including drop-down menus. We would like to restrict a field to be only modified by a certain group.

For example, there is a drop-down called "Developer Priority" and we want only a manager group to be able to edit that field. Is there a setting/configuration to do this? I could only find field restrictions as far as if the field is visible.

[aulbricht · Accepted solution]

You can use the Editability Tab within the edit field functionality, to define a rule that restricts the editability of the field to defined groups or members.

[tmiller-3]

Yes, yes, yes, it works. Can't believe I overlooked it. So simple. Thanks!!

[cdoyle]

If you only want to control editability within the context of a given Item type, you can also use the Overrides for Fields node on the Item type to define an editability rule override for that Item type.

[tmiller-3]

Yes, also helpful information.