Manage content type fields

Add a content type field

Each field you add to a content type defines a piece of information that content authors must provide or select when creating content based on that type.

To add a content type field:

1. On the menu bar, click Content model > Content types.

2. On the Content types page, click the title of the content type to which you want to add a field.

3. On the content type details page, do one of the following:

   • To place the new field at the end of the current list, click Add field.
   • To place the new field before or after an existing field, hover the mouse over the empty space where you want it to appear.
   

4. In the Add field pane, select one of the following field types.

   Field type	Purpose
   Short text	To allow input of short, unformatted text up to 1,000 characters.
   Long text	To allow input of short, unformatted text up to 50,000 characters.
   Rich text	To allow input of substantial text, with optional formatting and other features including hyperlinks.
   Number	To request a numerical (integer) value.
   Boolean	To provide exactly two options, such as the true or false states of a check box.
   JSON	To allow the input of a JSON object for complex data structures. This is useful, for example, if you need to store data from other systems. The JSON syntax is validated when you save it. You also can use the Show me feature to highlight syntax errors, then use the Auto repair feature to automatically fix them.
   Date and time	To allow selection of a date and time with a specialized interface.
   Reference	To create relations between content types. This helps reduce duplication by letting you create content once and refer to it wherever it is needed.
   Media	To allow selection of media items such as images, documents, spreadsheets, or presentations. Content Hub ONE supports a variety of media types.
   Select	To allow selection of a taxonomy value from an associated taxonomy. When creating this field, you can create a new taxonomy if the one you need does not already exist.

5. On the Settings tab, in the Name field, enter a name for the field. By default, the ID field is assigned a value based on the name you entered.

6. To modify the default ID, in the ID field, change the ID.

   Important

   The ID must be unique for each content type, and it cannot be changed after the content type has been saved.

7. Depending on the type of field chosen, configure the remaining settings and options:

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   Setting	Description
   Allowed content types	Adds constraints on the types of content that can be added to a Reference field when the Only specific content types option is selected.
   Required	Sets a field as mandatory. Content with empty required fields can be saved but not published.
   Limit number of items	Adds constraints on the number of content or media items. You can set a minimum and maximum value (Between), a minimum value (At least), or a maximum value (No more than). If the constraints are not satisfied, the content item can be saved but not published.
   Limit character count	Adds constraints on the number of characters for Short text or Long text fields. You can set a minimum and maximum value (Between), a minimum value (At least), or a maximum value (No more than). If the constraints are not satisfied, the content item can be saved but not published.

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   Option	Description
   Help text	Text to describe the field or provide guidance on its use.

8. Click Save.

Remove a content type field

After you add a field to a content type, you might decide that it is no longer needed and, as such, you can remove it.

To remove a content type field:

1. On the content type details page, next to the field you want to delete, click Delete .
2. Click Delete to confirm the deletion.

Reorder a content type field

After you add a field to a content type, you can reorder it as required.

To reorder a content type field:

• On the content type details page, click , and move the field to its new location in the list.