Multiline text
Log in to add to favouritesMultiline text fields are used to store any text content. This editor is used when content needs to span over multiple lines.
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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 | The description field can be used to help identify similar entries in the editor and is also available in the Delivery API. |
| Read only | Prevents authors from editing the field in the entry editor. |
| Allow multiple items to be added | Sets the field to be repeatable, allowing an author to create a list of items. |
Supported validation
This field editor supports the following validation methods:
Properties
| Property name | Summary |
|---|---|
| Placeholder text | The placeholder property provides a short hint describing the expected value of a field. |
| Content guidelines | Provides guidance to an author for the expected content the field should contain. |
| Size | Determines the size of the rendered editor in the entry editor. The default value is set to Medium. |