Data Fields & Screens
A Guide to Basic Field Types
A complete reference guide to all basic data field types in Luklak, including Text, Number, Date, Select Lists, and more. Learn the primary use case for each.
The Foundation of Your Data Model
This article serves as a reference guide for all the fundamental data field types available in Luklak. Think of these as the everyday workhorses of your data schema—the essential building blocks you will use in almost everyObject Type you design.
Looking for more powerful or relational fields like
User, Object Lookup, or Formula? Visit our Advanced Field Library.Text Fields
Single Line Text
A field for a short string of text on a single line.- Best for: Names, titles, codes, locations, or any short, simple text entry.
Paragraph Text
A rich text area for longer, multi-line text that can include basic formatting like bold, italics, lists, and links.- Best for: Detailed descriptions, notes, comments, or any long-form text content.
Numeric Fields
Integer
A field for whole numbers (no decimals).- Best for: Quantities, counts, story points, age, or tracking whole units.
Decimal
A field for numbers that can include decimal points.- Best for: Currency values, prices, measurements, ratings, or any precise numerical value.
Date & Time Fields
Date
A date picker that stores a specific day, month, and year, without a time component.- Best for: Deadlines, birthdays, start dates, end dates, or any day-specific tracking.
Date & Time
A picker that stores both a specific date and a specific time.- Best for: Meeting appointments, event start times, specific log entries, or any time-sensitive tracking.
Contact Fields
Phone Number
A formatted field specifically for storing phone numbers.- Best for: Any contact information requiring a phone number.
Single Email
A validated field designed to hold one email address.- Best for: A primary contact email, a lead’s email address, or any single point of email contact.
Multiple Emails
A field for listing multiple, comma-separated email addresses.- Best for: Storing secondary contacts, CC/BCC lists, or multiple points of contact for a single record.
Selection Fields
Single Checkbox
A single checkbox that represents a binary true/false or yes/no state.- Best for: Simple binary choices like “Approved” (checked/unchecked), “Task Complete” (checked/unchecked), or “Opt-in”.
Multiple Checkboxes
A list of predefined options where a user can select zero, one, or multiple choices.- Best for: Adding tags, selecting multiple features, listing interests, or any scenario where multiple non-exclusive labels apply.
Dropdown (single select)
A list of predefined options where a user can select only one choice.- Best for: Assigning a
Status,Priority, orCategorywhere an item can only belong to one classification at a time.
Dropdown (multi select)
A list of predefined options where a user can select one or more choices from a dropdown menu.- Best for: Assigning multiple labels, selecting required skills, or choosing multiple responsible departments from a predefined list.