Data & Content Types

Structured Data

Structured data is information organized into predictable fields, records, or key-value pairs.

Also called Structured contentFielded dataOrganized dataData with fields

Visual Example

nameAvery
roleEditor
activetrue

Plain Definition

Structured data is easiest to sort, filter, validate, and reuse across interfaces.

You Might Describe This As...

  • "Organized data"
  • "Data with fields"

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You May Also Mean

Structured data has predictable fields; documents are usually freeform or narrative content.

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What It Is Used For

  • Powering tables and filters
  • Importing records
  • Connecting systems through APIs

Example User Phrasing

  • "Store this as structured data."
  • "Make the customer records filterable."