All content is stored in datatypes that are then combined to form content classes; the actual content is called an object.
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, e.g. text line, text block, date, image, file, email. The following table shows the most commonly used datatypes.
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Text line |
A single line of unformatted text |
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Text block |
Multiple lines of unformatted text |
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XML block |
Multiple lines of formatted text |
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Integer |
Handles an integer number |
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Float |
Handles a decimal number |
You can, however, create your own custom datatype if your needs aren't covered by what eZ publish provides by default.