Component field types
Components are based on Schemas that define what fields you can define for that Component. The types of fields you need to fill in differ depending on the definition of the Schema.
The following table describes the field types that you may encounter when filling in a Component:
| Field type | Accepted values |
|---|---|
| Text | Alpha-numeric characters |
| Number | Numbers, negative symbol, and one decimal point |
| Date | Date and time |
| External link | External link to any URL address |
| Multimedia link | Link to a multimedia Component |
| Component link | Link to a Component |
| Format area | Alpha-numeric characters and formatting |
The following image displays different field types in a Component: