Textarea

The Textarea field is a multi-line text input for longer content - notes, descriptions, instructions, or any freeform text that doesn't fit in a single line.

What it is

A Textarea field gives users a larger, expandable text box that grows as they type. Unlike the Text field (which is a single line), Textarea is built for multi-line content. There's no character cap - it's as long as the note needs to be.

When to use it

• Internal notes on contacts - jot down context from a sales call, meeting, or interaction
• Project descriptions - explain what a project involves, its goals, or current status
• Meeting summaries - record what was discussed and what the next steps are
• Product descriptions - write out the details of a product or service offering
• Instructions or procedures - document how something should be done for a record type
• Comments - leave feedback or context on any record

Settings

• Label - the name shown above the field in forms and layouts
• Required - prevents saving the record unless this field has content
• Is Searchable - includes this field's content in record search
• Conditional - show or hide the field based on another field's value

Example

In a client management app, you add a Textarea field labeled Notes to your Clients object type. After every call or email exchange, your team opens the client record and logs what was discussed in the Notes field. Because Textarea expands as content is added, there's no awkward scrolling in a tiny box - your team can write as much or as little as the situation calls for, and it's all stored directly on the client record.