Text

Store short free-form values such as names, titles, codes, or destinations.

Use a Text field for short free-form values such as names, titles, codes, or destinations.

If users should choose from recurring values such as group names, use a Single-choice or Multi-choice field instead. Use a Multi-line text field for longer notes, descriptions, comments, or explanations.

For the general settings all data fields have in common, see Shared field settings.

Field-specific settings for Text are:

General

• Default value: fills the field automatically in new records
• Minimum length: requires a minimum number of characters
• Maximum length: limits how many characters users can enter

Text is best for short input.

If users need to enter longer notes or paragraphs, use Multi-line text instead.

If you need formatted text, use Rich text.