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Multi Line

Multi Line fields store long-form text values like descriptions, notes, comments, and rich content.

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SettingDescription
Field NameText input, required. Unique identifier for the field.
Input TypeDropdown, required. Choose Rich Text or Text Area.
Default ValueText input. Pre-filled value for new records.
Display LabelText input. Human-readable label shown in forms.
Sort OrderNumber input, defaults to 0. Position in field lists.
IconIcon picker. Visual identifier.
StatusToggle, defaults to true. Enable or disable the field.
RequiredCheckbox. Make the field mandatory.
DescriptionText area. Documents the field's purpose.
Form VisibilityDropdown. Show in Add, Edit, or Both forms.
DB Field NameText input. Custom database column name.
Faker TypeDropdown. Generate test data.
Use as IndexCheckbox. Create database index for performance.
Populate from Logged-In UserCheckbox. Auto-fill from user session.
Min LengthNumber input. Minimum characters required.
Max LengthNumber input. Maximum characters allowed.

Input Types​

  • Rich Text — Formatted content with bold, italic, lists, links, and styling. Ideal for content that needs visual formatting
  • Text Area — Plain multi-line text without formatting. Best for code snippets, notes, or structured data

When to Use​

Choose Multi Line over Single Line when:

  • Content may span multiple lines or paragraphs
  • You need rich text formatting (Rich Text)
  • Storing descriptions, comments, or notes

Settings​

See Common Settings for shared options.

Not available: Primary Key, Unique, Regex

Validation (Advanced Settings)​

SettingDescription
Min LengthMinimum number of characters required.
Max LengthMaximum number of characters allowed.

Use Cases​

  • Product descriptions and blog content (Rich Text)
  • User comments and reviews
  • Internal notes and documentation
  • Code snippets and technical content (Text Area)