--- title: Choosing the right field type description: Each field has been designed for a certain type of data. 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[Knowledge Base](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Templates - Fields](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/templates-fields?hsLang=en) # Choosing the right field type ## Each field has been designed for a certain type of data. To get the most out of the platform, we must choose the fields taking into account their objectives. Below is a list of each available field with brief explanations that will help us to know which one is the most appropriate in each situation. For further information about their functions and how to set them up, visit their respective articles (you will find them linked to the end of their explanations).   ### Title The “**title**” field allows us to **organize and structure the form**, identifying and separating each of its parts with a title, a subtitle or a text. ![Title, subtitle and text](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Title%2c%20subtitle%20and%20text.png?width=588&name=Title%2c%20subtitle%20and%20text.png) Learn how to set up the "title" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/field-title?hsLang=en). ### Short text The “**short text**” field allows us to **enter short data**, such as names, surnames or cities.  ![Short text field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Short%20text.png?width=588&name=Short%20text.png) Learn how to set up the "short text" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/field-short-text?hsLang=en). ### Long text The "**long text**" field allows us to **enter large amounts of text**, such as additional clauses. ![Long text field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Long%20text.png?width=588&name=Long%20text.png) Learn how to set up the "long text" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/field-long-text?hsLang=en). ### Text with style The "**text with style**" field allows us to insert text without any length limit in the form and **apply various format options**: bold, italic, link, bulleted list… ![Text with style field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Tipos%20de%20campos/Texto%20con%20estilos/EN/Text%20with%20style%20field.webp?width=588&height=319&name=Text%20with%20style%20field.webp) Learn how to set up the "text with style" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/text-with-style?hsLang=en).   ### Date The "**date**" field allows us to **enter dates by selecting them using an interactive calendar** or by typing them manually. ![Date field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Date.png?width=588&name=Date.png) Learn how to set up the "date" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/field-date?hsLang=en).   ### Number The "**number**" field allows us to **enter any numerical value**, such as a number, a percentage or a price (in different currencies). ![Number field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Number%20field.png?width=588&name=Number%20field.png) Learn how to set up the "number" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/field-number?hsLang=en).   ### Single choice The "**single choice**" field allows us to **select a single option among several possibilities**. ![Single choice field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Single%20choice.png?width=588&name=Single%20choice.png) Although it has the same function as the "selector" field, in this case all **the options will always be visible on the form**. It is recommended to use it if the options are short or if we are interested in seeing all of them constantly on the form. Learn how to set up the "single choice" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/field-single-choice?hsLang=en).   ### Multiple choice The "**multiple choice**" field allows us to **select one or more options among several possibilities**. ![Multiple choice field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Multiple%20choice.png?width=588&name=Multiple%20choice.png) Learn how to set up the "multiple choice" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/field-multiple-choice?hsLang=en).   ### Dropdown The "**dropdown**" field allows us to **select a single option among several possibilities**. ![Dropdown field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Dropdown.png?width=588&name=Dropdown.png) Although it has the same function as the "single option" field, in this case **the options will be hidden and we will be able to show them through a dropdown to select one of them**. It is recommended to use it if the options are extensive or if we are interested in seeing only the chosen option once the field is filled in. Learn how to set up the "dropdown" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/field-dropdown?hsLang=en).   ### Image The "**image**" field allows us to **insert images into the document**, such as logos, graphics or photographies. ![Image field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Image.png?width=588&name=Image.png) Learn how to set up the "image" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/field-image?hsLang=en).   ### Attachment The "**attachment**" field allows us to **add an independent file** that offers additional information to the one contained in the main document. ![Attachment field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Attachment.png?width=588&name=Attachment.png) Its function is similar to the “annex” field’s, but in this case the attached document will accompany the original one without being attached to it, so **they will be saved separately**. Learn how to set up the "attachment" field in [this article](https://support.biglelegal.com/en/knowledge-base/attachment?hsLang=en).   ### Annex The "**annex**" field allows us to **add an independent file** that offers additional information to the one contained in the main document. ![Annex field](https://support.biglelegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Bigle%20Academy/Campos/Annex.png?width=588&name=Annex.png) Its function is similar to the “attachment” field, but in this case the attached documents will be **saved together with the original document, being automatically combined and appearing sequentially at the end**. 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