Textual fields capture string-based data in your content models from simple one-line titles to richly formatted articles. Use these field types to collect and validate any text-centric content.

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1. Text

A Text field stores plain or multi-line text—ideal for titles, short descriptions, comments, or any unformatted strings.

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Key Configuration Options

  • Default Tab:
    • Field Name : Enter the display name for the field.
    • Short : Select this button if the field is used for a single-line input.
    • Long : Select this button if the field is used for a multi-line text area.
    • Internal Field Name: This field is auto-populated based on the Field Name.
    • Enable Search for this field: Enable this option to allow search on the data stored in this field, i.e., if you tick this option, then the field data will appear in the search.
  • Validation Tab:
    • RegExp Pattern : Enter a regular expression if you want the field to validate the input based on a specific pattern.
    • Required Field : Enforce that editors must enter a value.
    • Read Only : Prevent editors from modifying the field value.
    • Min/Max Length : Define character limits.
  • More Tab:
    • Default Value : Pre-populate entries.
    • Help Text : Show contextual guidance via a tooltip.
    • Placeholder : Display example text in the empty field.

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2. Rich Text

A Rich Text field provides either a classic editor style or a WYSIWYG editor with formatting controls perfect for blog bodies, long articles, or any content needing styled text.

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Formatting Toolbar

In the WYSIWYG editor, Editors can apply:
  • Text Styles: Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough
  • Headings: H1–H4, Paragraph, Code
  • Lists: Ordered (with multiple list styles) & Unordered
  • Inline Styles: Text color, background highlight, inline classes/styles
  • Blocks: Blockquotes, horizontal rules, tables, code view
  • Embeds: URLs, media, tables
  • Undo/Redo, Select All, and Alignment tools

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Key Configuration Options

  • Default Tab:
    • Field Name : Enter the display name for the field.
    • Internal Field Name: This field is auto-populated based on the Field Name.
    • Default Editor/Inline Editor: Select the editor that should be used for this field.
    • Enable Search for this field: Enable this option to allow search on the data stored in this field, i.e., if you tick this option, then the field data will appear in the search.
  • Validation Tab:
    • Required Field : Enforce that editors must enter a value.
    • Read Only : Prevent editors from modifying the field value.
  • More Tab:
    • Default Value : Pre-populate entries.
    • Help Text : Show contextual guidance via a tooltip.
    • Min/Max Height: Define height limits for the editor.

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3. Email

The Email field ensures editors enter a valid email address. It extends the basic Text field with email-specific validation.

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Key Configuration Options

  • Default Tab:
    • Field Name : Enter the display name for the field.
    • Internal Field Name: This field is auto-populated based on the Field Name.
    • Enable Search for this field: Enable this option to allow search on the data stored in this field, i.e., if you tick this option, then the field data will appear in the search.
  • Validation Tab:
    • Required Field : Enforce that editors must enter a value.
    • Read Only : Prevent editors from modifying the field value.
    • Min/Max Length : Define character limits.
  • More Tab:
    • Default Value : Pre-populate entries.
    • Help Text : Show contextual guidance via a tooltip.
    • Placeholder : Display example text in the empty field.

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4. Password

A Password field masks input for sensitive data. Editors can toggle visibility via the “eye” icon.

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Key Configuration Options

  • Default Tab:
    • Field Name : Enter the display name for the field.
    • Internal Field Name: This field is auto-populated based on the Field Name.
  • Validation Tab:
    • Required Field : Enforce that editors must enter a value.
    • Read Only : Prevent editors from modifying the field value.
    • Min/Max Length : Define character limits.
  • More Tab:
    • Default Value : Pre-populate entries.
    • Help Text : Show contextual guidance via a tooltip.
    • Placeholder : Display example text in the empty field.

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5. JSON

The JSON field allows editors to store raw JSON objects or arrays via a code editor interface.

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Key Configuration Options

  • Default Tab:
    • Field Name : Enter the display name for the field.
    • Internal Field Name: This field is auto-populated based on the Field Name.
  • Validation Tab:
    • Required Field : Enforce that editors must enter a value.
    • Read Only : Prevent editors from modifying the field value.
  • More Tab:
    • Help Text : Show contextual guidance via a tooltip.
    • Min/Max Height: Define height limits for the editor.

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What’s Next

After defining your textual fields, proceed to Media & Assets Fields to learn how to manage images, videos, and color pickers. Then you can explore Choice & Relations, Number & Date, and Advanced & Layout field types to complete your model schema.