Summary

An overview of the Summary tab on the Item Details page.

The Summary tab is the main editing area for an item's details. Most of the information set when adding a new item appears here, and all of it can be edited at any time before, during, or after your event.

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An example of the Summary tab taken from a demonstration event.

Default Item Type

All new items default to the Online type. You can change this at any time — see Item Types for an overview of all available types.

Available Sections

The sections available on the Summary tab depend on the item's type. The table below shows which sections are common to all item types and which are specific to certain types.

SectionDescriptionAvailable For
ItemItem number, title, type, category, and tags.All item types
DescriptionFull description, terms and conditions, and reference number.All item types
PricingValue, taxable value, shipping cost, and sales tax category.All item types
DonorDonor information, solicitor, receiptable value, and receipt tracking.All item types
OptionsBasket, gift certificate, event, highlight, and catalog visibility settings.All item types
ConsignmentConsignment category, minimum, and maximum values.All item types
OtherPhysical location and bidsheet closing time.All item types
Form WordingCustom text overrides for display pages, bid sheets, certificates, catalogs, and statements.All item types
NotesInternal notes, not displayed publicly.All item types
AvailabilityQuantity, multiple winners, and max per bidder settings.Biddable items
Bidding RulesStarting bid, bid increment, buy it now price, and reserve price.Biddable items
Online BiddingClosing mode and online bidding time overrides.Biddable items
Live EventLive auction number for sequencing items during a live auction.Live items only
BasketAssigns the item to an existing basket or package.Partial items only
Donation SettingsQuantity, donation levels, fundraising target, and online purchase behaviour.Donation items only
For Sale OptionsSponsorship, ticket type, and availability settings.For Sale items only
RaffleAssociates the item with a specific raffle.Raffle Prize items only

Field Details by Item Type

For a full list of fields available for each item type, see the relevant page below:


Last reviewed: March 2026
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Summary
An overview of the Summary tab on the Item Details page.
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