Manage content type fields
After you create a content type, you can add fields, remove fields, and reorder 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.
For a full list of fields, parameters, and technical limitations, see the data model.
To add a content type field:
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On the menu bar, click Content model > Content types.
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On the Content types page, click the title of the content type to which you want to add a field.
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On the content type details page, do one of the following:
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To place the new field at the end of the current list, click
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To place the new field before or after an existing field, hover the mouse over the empty space where you want it to appear.
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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.
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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.
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To modify the default ID, in the ID field, change the ID.
ImportantThe ID must be unique for each content type, and it cannot be changed after the content type has been saved.
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Depending on the type of field chosen, configure the remaining settings and options:
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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.
Removing a content type field removes the field and its contents from all content items of that type.
To remove a content type field:
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On the content type details page, next to the field you want to delete, click Delete
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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:
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On the content type details page, click
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