# Field Types Explained

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# Field Types Explained

Understand the different field types available

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# [Field Types Explained](#field-types-explained)

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When you add a field, you choose a **type**. The type tells DigiParser what kind of data to extract and how to store it. Picking the right type improves accuracy and makes your data easier to use.

## [Where you choose the type](#where-you-choose-the-type)

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In **Fields & Tables**, when you add a **new field or table**, you'll see a **Type** dropdown. The options are:

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*   Plain text
*   Number
*   Date
*   Boolean
*   List
*   Table

app.digiparser.com![Type dropdown with Plain text, Number, Date, Boolean, List, Table](/docs/_next/static/media/fields-and-tables-invoice-schema.50ebdfa3.png)

## [Plain text](#plain-text)

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**Use for**: Names, addresses, descriptions, IDs, emails, phone numbers, URLs, or any text.

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**Examples**:

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*   Invoice Number, Vendor Name, Bill To Address
*   Email, Phone, Website
*   Description, Notes

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**Tips**:

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*   Use for anything that isn't purely a number, date, or true/false.
*   Clear names (e.g. "Vendor Name") help the system find the right text.

## [Number](#number)

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**Use for**: Amounts, quantities, totals, prices, counts.

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**Examples**:

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*   Total Amount, Subtotal, Tax
*   Quantity, Unit Price
*   Page Count, Order Number (if numeric)

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**Tips**:

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*   Use for values you'll add up, compare, or use in calculations.
*   Currency and percentages are stored as numbers; you can format them in export or Post Processing.

## [Date](#date)

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**Use for**: Dates such as invoice date, due date, or transaction date.

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**Examples**:

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*   Invoice Date, Due Date
*   Transaction Date, Payment Date
*   Start Date, End Date

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**Tips**:

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*   Dates are stored in a standard format (e.g. YYYY-MM-DD). You can change how they appear when you export.
*   Use **Date** when the value is clearly a date; use **Plain text** only if you need to keep an unusual format exactly as written.

## [Boolean](#boolean)

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**Use for**: Yes/no or true/false values.

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**Examples**:

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*   Is Paid, Is Approved
*   Has Attachments, Is Recurring

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**Tips**:

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*   Use when the answer is always one of two options (e.g. yes/no, true/false).

## [List](#list)

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**Use for**: Multiple values of the same kind (e.g. a list of tags or categories).

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**Examples**:

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*   Tags, Categories
*   Multiple phone numbers or email addresses

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**Tips**:

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*   Each item in the list has the same type (e.g. all plain text or all numbers).
*   For **rows and columns** (e.g. line items), use a **Table** instead of a List.

## [Table](#table)

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**Use for**: Repeating rows of data, like line items on an invoice.

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**Examples**:

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*   Line Items (Description, Quantity, Unit Price, Total)
*   Transactions (Date, Description, Amount)
*   Expense lines (Category, Amount, Notes)

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**How it works**:

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*   You add a **Table** field and give it a name (e.g. "Line Items").
*   You then add **columns** (e.g. Description, Quantity, Unit Price, Total) with **Add table column**.
*   Each row in the document becomes a row in the table.

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**Tips**:

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*   Use **Table** when you have multiple rows with the same columns.
*   See [Setting Up Tables](/docs/guides/fields-and-tables/working-with-tables/setting-up-tables) and [Table Extraction Tips](/docs/guides/fields-and-tables/working-with-tables/table-extraction-tips) for more.

## [Choosing the right type](#choosing-the-right-type)

If you want...

Use...

Names, addresses, IDs, emails, etc.

Plain text

Amounts, quantities, totals, prices

Number

Invoice date, due date, etc.

Date

Yes/no, true/false

Boolean

Multiple values of the same kind

List

Rows and columns (e.g. line items)

Table

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Using the correct type helps extraction accuracy and keeps your data consistent when you export or connect to other tools.

## [Next steps](#next-steps)

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*   [Add/Edit Fields](/docs/guides/fields-and-tables/field-setup/add-edit-fields) - Add fields and set their types.
*   [Setting Up Tables](/docs/guides/fields-and-tables/working-with-tables/setting-up-tables) - Configure tables for line items and similar data.

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