Content Object Types

There are various types of content that can be stored in a CMS. Every Content Object does have a specific content type. Content Object Values inherit that type from their Content Object. The types are used to access the content in the correct way (e.g. to set the MIME type in HTTP requests) but as well to provide specific editors for the manipulation of the values.

Content Object Types

Symbol

Type Name

Purpose

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Folder

For structural purposes only, folders are container for other Content Objects.

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String

Short texts (single line), e.g. labels, names, descriptions, tool tips.

String Editor

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Text

Longer and/or formatted texts with multiple lines or even multiple paragraphs.

Text Editor

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Image

An image of arbitrary size. GIF Image, PNG Image, JPG Image types are supported.

Image Editor

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Document

Any document (the most common document formats are supported such as PDF, DOC, XLS, MP3 …)

Document Editor