Learning: Datatype
A datatype is the smallest unit of storage. It’s similar to a field in a database table. eZ publish comes with a standard set of datatypes that provide the majority of content storage needs eg. text line, text block, date, image, file, email. The following table shows the most commonly used datatypes.
| Text line |
A single line of unformatted text |
| Text block |
Multiple lines of unformatted text |
| XML block |
Multiple lines of formatted text |
| Integer |
Handles an integer number |
| Float |
Handles a decimal number |
You can however, create your own custom datatypes if your needs aren’t covered by what eZ publish provide by default.