Common questions about Rich Text Field usually focus on field differences, image handling, and export results; this section includes 3 frequent questions and a short glossary.
FAQ
What is the difference between a Rich Text Field and a plain text field?
- A plain text field is mainly used for unformatted text input.
- A Rich Text Field supports text styles such as bold and italic, and it can also include links, images, and lists.
- If your content needs structure or visible formatting, a Rich Text Field is the better choice.
How should images in a Rich Text Field be managed?
- Images inserted in the rich text editor are embedded in the current cell content.
- This setup is not ideal for centralized bulk export of image assets.
- If you need centralized image management, use the Picture and Attachment field instead.
Will rich text formatting stay after export?
- When exported to Excel or CSV, the Rich Text Field keeps the plain text content.
- Formatting such as bold text, color, and links does not stay in the exported file in the same presentation.
- If layout matters, confirm the target use case before exporting.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rich Text Field | A field type that supports text styles, lists, links, images, and other formatting inside field content. |
| Field | A column in a data table that defines the type of data each record can contain. |
| Rich text editor | The editing interface used to enter and format rich text content. |