Data type is the classification identifying one of various types of data available for storage, display, and segmentation.
The following table defines each supported data type:
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Type |
Alternate Name |
Description |
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Number |
Integer |
A +/- integer from -2147483648 to2147483647 This type supports numeric characters and the negative '-' symbol only. Commas, periods or other modifiers cannot be used. Leading 0's are also not supported and are dropped when the value is saved. |
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Float |
A -/+ floating point integer, a number with a decimal This type supports numeric characters, the decimal '.' and negative '-' symbol only. Commas or other modifiers cannot be used. Leading 0's are also not supported and are dropped when the value is saved. |
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String |
Text, Large, Unicode |
A string of characters The type supports all valid alphanumeric, punctuation, and special characters based on the database setting (default is UTF-8). The string length supported depends on the feature in which it is used.
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Date |
A date with a four digit year (yyyy). The type supports various formatting options depending on the feature. All formatting options do require a four digit year, such as 1993 or 2015. The most common formats use the dash or slash divider, and include:
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