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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