Which custom Field Type is best for recording formatted text?

The Rich Text field type is specifically designed for recording formatted text. This field allows users to include a variety of text formats—such as bold, italics, bullets, and different font sizes—making it highly suitable for instances where the visual presentation of text is important.

For example, if you need to enter descriptions, notes, or instructions that require emphasis or differentiation through formatting, the Rich Text field type accommodates this need effectively. It is unlike other field types that limit the input to simple text or binary choice options, thereby enabling more expressive content creation.

In contrast, other field types like Radio Button, Multiple Select, and Check Box are tailored for categorical data selection or choice inputs rather than for storing and displaying formatted text. Radio Buttons allow for a single choice among a set of options, Multiple Select lets users choose several options from a list, and Check Boxes provide binary (true/false) responses. These do not cater to the need for rich text formatting, thus making Rich Text the optimal choice for formatted text entries.