These FAQs cover 3 common questions about Rich Text Field on macOS, including field differences, image handling, and export results.
FAQ
What is the difference between a Rich Text Field and a Text Field?
- A Text Field is mainly used for plain text input.
- A Rich Text Field supports text styles such as bold and italic.
- It also supports links, images, and lists, so it is better for structured long-form content.
How are images managed in a Rich Text Field?
- Images inserted in the rich text editor are embedded in the cell content.
- They are not described here as separate assets for batch export.
- If you need centralized image management, use an image or attachment field instead.
Is formatting preserved after export?
- When exported to Excel or CSV, Rich Text Field content keeps plain text only.
- Formatting such as bold, color, and links is not preserved in the exported file.
- If layout matters, check whether the target export format supports the styles you need before exporting.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rich Text Field | A field type in a table that stores long-form content with formatting. |
| Text Field | A field type mainly used for plain text input with fewer formatting options. |
| Rich text editor | The editing area used to format text, lists, links, and images in a Rich Text Field. |
| Heading level | A heading style used to structure long content into readable sections. |