Text field
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Text fields are used to store text content. This editor is the most commonly used field editor as it can accommodate a variety of content.
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Settings
| Setting name | Summary |
|---|---|
| Name | A text label to identify the field in an entry. |
| Field ID | A sanitised name to be used by the API. |
| Default value | The default value property sets the default content for a field when an entry is created. |
| Title field | The title field is used in listings, the entry reference field editor and through the API to identify entries. |
| Description field | Use the description field to help identify similar entries in the editor. It is also available through the Delivery API. |
| Read only | Prevents authors from editing the field in the entry editor. |
| Allow multiple items to be added | Makes the field repeatable so you can create a list of items. |
Supported validation
This field editor supports the following validation methods:
Properties
Common properties
| Property name | Summary |
|---|---|
| Placeholder text | The placeholder property provides a short hint describing the expected value of a field. |
| Content guidelines | Provides guidance about the content you should add to the field. |
| Field visibility | Determines if the field should be displayed in the collapsed state when opening the entry editor. |