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Expand Up @@ -38,15 +38,20 @@ The following setting types are available and are used for the field, prevalue s
| Textfield | Used a single-line textbox for entry | |
| TextfieldNoAutocomplete | Used a single-line textbox for entry (with autocomplete disabled) | |
| TextWithFieldPicker | Used a single-line textbox/form field list for entry | Not used in core types |
| MultipleTextString | Used multiple textboxes for multiple entries | Not used in core types |

All of the above setting types are used in one or more field, prevalue source and workflow types available with Umbraco Forms. For the less common ones, a usage has been indicated in the table.

The one exception is the "TextWithFieldPicker". This one we don't use within the package, but we make it available for developers to use when creating their own types.
The two exceptions are "TextWithFieldPicker" and "MultipleTextString". We do not use these two within the package, but we make them available for developers to use when creating their own types.

It offers the option of text field entry or the selection of a field from the form. This can be useful in workflows where you need to reference the value of a specific field.
"TextWithFieldPicker" offers the option of text field entry or selection of a field from the form. This can be useful in workflows where you need to reference the value of a specific field.

![Text with field picker](./images/text-with-field-picker.png)

"MultipleTextString" offers the option of creating multiple text field entries. This can be useful in workflows where you need to provide multiple text values.

![Multiple text string](./images/multiple-text-string.png)

## Creating a setting type

To create a custom setting type you will need an AngularJS view and controller in the following location: `/App_Plugins/MyPlugin/`.
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