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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 nameSummary
NameA text label to identify the field in an entry.
Field IDA sanitised name to be used by the API.
Default valueThe default value property sets the default content for a field when an entry is created.
Title fieldThe title field is used in listings, the entry reference field editor and through the API to identify entries.
Description fieldThe description field can be used to help identify similar entries in the editor and is also available in the Delivery API.
Read onlyPrevents authors from editing the field in the entry editor.
Allow multiple items to be addedSets 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 nameSummary
Placeholder textThe placeholder property provides a short hint describing the expected value of a field.
Content guidelinesProvides guidance to an author for the expected content the field should contain.
Field visibilityDetermines if the field should be displayed in the collapsed state when opening the entry editor.

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