This article will show you how to add the String field to a Content Type. With a String field, you can add titles, names, and paragraphs.
Who can use this feature?
Owner | Developer | Publisher | Author (submit for review)
Instructions
Navigate to Content Types on the left-hand side and select your desired Content Type
Click Add Field
Select String
Add a Field Name
Note: The field name can only contain letters with no spaces and cannot be changed. The display name can be edited in the Label section.
Select Create and edit field
Configure Common fields
Name (non-editable): Name of the field in the API response
Label: Define the display name for the field for documentation and user interfaces
Hints: Define some hints for the user and editor for the field for documentation and user interfaces
Tags: Add tags to annotate your field for automation processes
Configure Validation fields
Unique: Select to make this field unique
Required: Check to indicate the string field as required
Length: Enter a Minimum and Maximum character limit
Pattern: Enter a Regex Pattern
Default Value: Enter a default value that will populate the editor but can still be edited
Configure Editing fields
Editor URL: Add a URL to your plugin if you use a custom editor
Placeholder: Define the placeholder for the input control
Editor: Select a type of editor
Input: Allows inputs
Inline Editable: Allow for editing
MaskInput: Hides the input, for use with phone numbers. The field will display underscores and dashes to help assist the person who is using the MaskInput field.
Slug: Unique string; results in an error message if not unique
Inline Editable: Allow for editing
TextArea: Free form text editor
RichText: Allows for formatting
Markdown: Allows for designing text
Dropdown: Create a dropdown menu
Allowed Values: Enter tags for allowed values
Inline Editable: Allow for editing
Radio: Create radio buttons
Color: Select a color
HTML: Adds an HTML editor
StockPhoto: Use a stock photo
Click Save and close
