The Text Area Field

The Text Area field allows the entry of multi-line text, ideal for extensive content that requires formatting and line breaks.

Field Structure

Name: Field name

• Description: Unique and descriptive identifier for the field.
• Example: "Description", "Observations".

Field type: Text area

• Description: Allows entering text in several lines, ideal for long descriptions or comments.
• Example: Field for the detailed description of a project.

Destination:

• Description: Location or relation where the value is stored (e.g. metadata, database).
• Example: metadata.description.

Instructions:

• Description: Guide for the user on how to use the field.
• Example: “Enter a detailed description of the resource.”

Character limit:

• Description: Maximum number of allowed characters.
• Example: 2000 characters.

Editor:

• Description: Indicates if the field includes a basic toolbar for text formatting.
• Example: “Allows bold, italics, and lists.”

Format:

• Description: Supports line breaks and paragraphs.
• Example: “You can write text in several paragraphs.”

Required:

• Description: Indicates if the field is mandatory (Yes) or optional (No).
• Example: No (can be left empty).

Condition:

• Description: Rules for displaying/editing the field (e.g. depending on another field).
• Example: “Visible only if Document type = Report.”

Access levels:

• Description: Permissions required to interact with the field.
• Example: Administrator, Editor (only these roles can modify it).

Practical example

Scenario: Create a field for the detailed description of a project:

1. Label: “Detailed description”
2. Type: Text area
3. Required: Optional
4. Limit: 2000 characters