nocodb/packages/noco-docs/docs/070.fields/040.field-types/010.text-based/010.single-line-text.md

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Single line text	This article explains how to create & work with a Single line text field.	[Fields Field types Text based types Single line text]	[Fields Field types Text based types Single line text Create single line text field]

Single line text field is a simple text based field. It can hold any text value. It is generally used for storing short text values like name, email, phone number, etc. For storing text values with multiple lines, use Long text field.

Create a single line text field

1. Click on + icon to the right of Fields header
2. On the dropdown modal, enter the field name (Optional).
3. Select the field type as Single line text from the dropdown.
4. Set default value for the field (Optional).
5. Click on Save Field button.

:::note Specify default value without quotes. :::

Similar text based fields

Following are the other text based fields available in NocoDB, custom-built for specific use cases.

• Long text
• URL
• Email
• Phone