This article explains how properties are used to configure Experiences during the template build. Find out what properties are (currently) available and what they are used for (A - Z).
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z.
C
What is it?
A color field or picker that uses HEX color values.
Why do I need it?
The color property lets you control and edit the color value in an Experience.
Can I configure it?
You can enter hexadecimal numbers with a hash prefix (#123) to choose a color, and control the opacity by percentage, make this a required field and add help text.
D
What is is?
A date picker element in a calendar format (ISO 8601).
Why do I need it?
To display a calendar that enables the user to select dates and move to the next or previous month. It also allows you to enter time.
Can I configure it?
You can set the default value, make this a required field and enter help text.
L
What is it?
A List property is a field that can contain a list of words (string) separated by a comma so you can enter list.
Why do I need it?
This property will help you sort or filter identified groupings more easily.
Can I configure it?
You can make this a required field, define a custom search pattern and enter help text.
N
What is it?
A number field that contains whole or decimal numbers. Decimals can include a maximum of 4 decimal places. The number range allowed is extensive with limits of +/- 9007199254740991.9999.
Why do I need it?
This field lets you set and select a number value in an Experience.
Can I configure it?
You can set a range of number values to select from (e.g. 1 - 100), add prompt or help text and make this a required field.
S
What is it?
An option selector menu that can contain a list of text or number values, separated by a comma.
Why do I need it?
This field allows you to make a single selection from a set of options.
Can I configure it?
You can make this a required field and provide prompt or help text.
What is it?
An on/off button or toggle (Boolean field).
Why do I need it?
Adding a switch lets you turn something on/off or display/not display content etc.
Can I configure it?
You can set the default value for this property and add help text.
T
What is it?
A Text property is a field that can contain text (string) up to a maximum of 255 characters.
Why do I need it?
This property will allow you to add a text box to an Experience.
Can I configure it?
You can make this a required field, specify a number range of characters accepted (e.g. 8 - 50), add error messaging, and prompt or help text.
U
What is it?
A URL property is a field that can contain a single URL.
Why do I need it?
This field allows you to add a human-friendly URL into your Experiences.
Can I configure it?
You can make this a required field and provide prompt or help text.
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