Metafield content types and values
Each type of metafield accepts a range of supported values for different use cases. Refer to the following table of metafield content types for more information:
- supported values for each type of metafield
- example use cases for each type of metafield
- if the content type can be used as a metafield list
For more information, refer to the developer documentation for Metafields.
Content type | Description | Use in a list | Example |
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Collection reference | Allows you to link to an existing collection. Supports linking to one or multiple collections in a metafield list. | Yes | Include a "Complete the look" collection for fashion products in your online store. |
Color | Supports RGB values in #RRGGBB format. | Yes | Store the color of a product and then set the background of the product page to the same color. |
Date | Supports date values in ISO 8601 format, without a time zone. | Yes | Add product expiration dates, order delivery dates, or customer birth dates. |
Date and time | Supports date values in ISO 8601 format and time values in UTC time. | Yes | Add launch event dates or product release dates. |
Decimal | Decimal values can be in the range of +/-9999999999999.999999999, with up to 13 digits before the decimal and up to 9 digits after. | Yes | Add a carat weight for jewelry. |
Dimension | Supports both whole number and decimal values. Dimension uses either metric or imperial units of measurement. | Yes | Add box heights or product lengths, such as the length of a scarf. |
File reference |
Supports uploading a single file in one of the following file types:
Refer to File format requirements for supported file types. | Yes | Add a PDF file for assembly instructions. |
Integer | Integer values can be in the range of -4,611,686,018,427,387,904 to 4,611,686,018,427,387,903. | Yes | Add a page count for books. |
JSON | Supports raw JSON data for advanced use cases when you need a structured data source. | No | Add a table of specifications that has different columns for each product, for example, tables of ingredients. |
Metaobject reference | Supports linking to a single or multiple metaobject entries. | Yes | Add and display a custom influencer profile on select product pages. |
Mixed reference |
Supports references of any type. Developer support is needed to use this type in your storefront. Learn more about custom data for developers. | Yes | Create dynamic landing pages in your Hydrogen Storefront. |
Money | Supports both whole number and decimal values. Currency code must match store currency. | No | Track product cost details, such as distributor cost or ship to warehouse cost. |
Multi-line text |
Supports plain text with line breaks. You can choose your minimum and maximum lengths and regular expression rules. | No | Add shipping notes or return policies. |
Page reference | Allows you to link to an existing page. Supports linking to a single or multiple pages in a metafield list. | Yes | Insert your policy page or a detailed care guide on products in your online store. |
Product reference | Supports linking to one or multiple products in a metafield list. | Yes | Store and display featured products on product pages or collection pages in your online store. |
Product variant reference | Supports linking to one product variant. | Yes | Store and display other clothing items in the same color on product pages in your online store. |
Rating | Supports decimal values along a given scale, depending on how you configure your definition. | Yes | Add an audience score or a star rating for a product. |
Rich text |
Supports text with line breaks and inline styling, including heading styles, bold, italic, and underline. Can only be connected to theme settings that work with rich text. Themes handle styling in different ways, which might override the styles you apply here. Check with your theme’s documentation to better understand how the rich text metafield will be styled in your theme. | No | Add long-form stories about your brand or product, including styling. |
Single line text |
Supports plain text with no line breaks. You can limit single-line fields to preset choices that you specify when you create your metafield definition. | Yes | Add short notes and announcements. |
True or false | Creates a checkbox for selecting whether a condition is true or false. | No | Add whether an option is available, such as whether an item can be engraved. |
URL | Supports HTTP , HTTPS and mailto: URLs. You can limit URLs to specific domains when you create your metafield definition.
| Yes | Add a link to book reviews or product videos that are hosted on a specific website. |
Volume | Supports both whole number and decimal values. Volume uses either metric or imperial units of measurement. | Yes | Add the volume capacity of a water bottle. |
Weight | Supports both whole number and decimal values. Weight uses either metric or imperial units of measurement. | Yes | Add the weight of a product or ingredient, for example, grams of sugar. |