Acquia Source offers the following field types to accommodate various data needs, ensuring flexibility and precision in content management:
| Field type | Description | Examples | Configuration options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text fields | |||
| Plain text | Single-line text without formatting | Titles, names, short answers | Length limits, text processing |
| Formatted text | Rich text with HTML formatting | Body content, formatted descriptions | Text format, summary settings |
| Text (plain, long) | Multi-line text without formatting | Summaries, descriptions, unformatted content | Number of rows, length limits |
| Reference fields | |||
| Reference | Links to other content, media, taxonomy terms, or users | Related content, categorization, authorship | Entity types to reference, reference method |
| Number fields | |||
| Number | Store numeric values | Quantities, counts, measurements, prices | Min/max values, precision, prefix/suffix, integer/decimal/float |
| Date fields | |||
| Date and time | Stores date with optional time information | Publication dates, event schedules, deadlines | Format, time zone handling, date only vs. with time |
| Boolean fields | |||
| Boolean | True/false values | Toggles, flags, simple options | On/off labels, default value |
| Link fields | |||
| Link | URL with optional link text | External resources, downloads, related sites | Link attributes, validation |
| Media fields | |||
| Media | References to media entities | Images, documents, videos, audio | Media types to include, display settings |
| Selection list | |||
| Selection list | Choose from predefined options | Categories, statuses, types | List of options, single/multiple selection |
| Validated email addresses | Contact information, subscriptions | Validation settings | |
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