Short text
The Short Text field in the Field Group macro creates an input field for entering a brief plain text, such as a name, job title, or department.
Macro editor view
To insert a Short text field into the Field Group macro editor, either drag it from the sidebar or use the /short text
command.
Field settings
To open the Short text field settings, select the field in the Field Group macro editor and click Edit ().
Parameter | Type | Default value | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Field name | Required | A random name is generated by default. | A unique name for the field. Used when integrating Scaffolding with other apps such as Reporting for Confluence. |
Helper text | Optional | N/A | Context or additional information about the field input. Displayed below the field only in content edit mode. |
Placeholder text | Optional | N/A | A hint, description, or example of the required information for this field. Displayed in the field only in content edit mode and only when the field is empty. |
Required | Boolean | False | If enabled, the field is mandatory. In the content editor, attempting to save the form with a mandatory field left empty results in an error. |
Content editor view
When editing content in the Field Group macro, the Short text field lets you enter a brief plain text.
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