Defining simple string fields

Define a simple string field by setting the data type, string size, display type, encryption, and providing a default value.

1. Define basic information about the field. For more information, see Defining fields and adding them to field groups.
2. Select Simple String in Data Type.
3. Select a Display Type.
   Valid values for simple strings are:

   • Link
   • Rich Text
   • Text
   • Text Area
   • Show full list of display types

     Do not create new fields with the Show full list of display types option. Use this option only for imported fields that have no display type. This can happen if a field is imported that did not have an assigned profile in the same configuration file.

4. Set Encrypted to True or False.

   Simple string fields that are encrypted:

   • are not eligible for use in Global Search.
   • cannot be defined to use security rules (both record level and field level). For more information, see Security rules.
   For more information, see Encrypting field values and Decrypting field values.
5. Enter a Default Value. Type a string of either plain text or HTML-formatted text.
   For more information, see Setting a default value for an object field.
6. Finish defining the field. For more information, see Defining fields and adding them to field groups.