---
title: Possible Field Types
description: Field types available in the components endpoint of the Management API.
url: https://storyblok.com/docs/api/management/components/possible-field-types
---

# Possible Field Types

Each component (block) can include the following field types:

| Type | Label | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `asset` | Asset | A single uploaded file (image, video, audio, or document) with optional support for external URLs. |
| `multiasset` | Asset (multi) | Multiple uploaded files (images, videos, audio, or documents). |
| `bloks` | Blocks | A field for nesting other components, with configurable minimum and maximum limits. |
| `boolean` | Boolean | A toggle stored as `true` or `false`. |
| `datetime` | Date/time | A picker for ISO 8601 date values with optional time selection. |
| `section` | Group | A widget that visually groups other fields in the editor without affecting the API response. |
| `multilink` | Link | A link input for stories, URLs, assets, or email addresses. |
| `markdown` | Markdown | A text input stored as Markdown with a customizable toolbar. |
| `number` | Number | A numeric input with configurable minimum, maximum, decimals, and step. |
| `option` | Option | A single-select dropdown sourced from a list, stories, a datasource, or an external API. |
| `options` | Option (multi) | A multi-select dropdown sourced from a list, stories, a datasource, or an external API. Set `is_reference_type: true` to use it as a References field. |
| `custom` | Plugin | A custom field type. Refer to [Introduction to Field Plugins](/docs/plugins/field-plugins) to learn more. |
| `richtext` | Rich text | A formatted text input stored as JSON, based on the TipTap editor. |
| `table` | Table | A table editor with flexible columns and rows. |
| `text` | Text | A short text input with character limits and regex validation. |
| `textarea` | Textarea | A multi-line text input without formatting. |
| `image` | Image (deprecated) | A legacy upload field for a single image with cropping options. |
| `file` | File (deprecated) | A legacy upload field for a single file. |

Example object

```json
{
  "component": {
    "name": "hero_section",
    "display_name": "Hero Section",
    "schema": {
      "title": {
        "type": "text",
        "display_name": "Title",
        "required": true
      },
      "subtitle": {
        "type": "textarea",
        "display_name": "Subtitle"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Further resources

[Developer Concepts: Fields](/docs/concepts/fields) Explore the different field types available in Storyblok.

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