Field form fields

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • The field form defines the information to extract from a document, including the field name, type, and target table.

    The following fields are available when configuring a use case for document extraction.

    Figure 1. Field form for document extraction
    Field form showing configuration options for document extraction, including field name, details, field type, and target table.
    Table 1. Field form
    Field Description
    Field name Name of the field to extract. State the information to extract clearly and concisely. For example: Order number
    Details Description of the information to extract. The field name and description together determine what text the system extracts from the document.

    Include relevant context or additional details to identify the correct information. This may include keywords. For example, The contract number or the number of the reference contract.

    Include examples of the information to extract. For example, AGR-2023-0042, CON2039739, or BV-22122KEY.

    Example field configuration:

    Field name: Currency
    Details: The currency in which the contract is denominated. Only valid
    for Order Forms. Otherwise, leave it empty (''). If the currency symbol
    is '$', answer 'USD'. Examples: 'USD', 'EUROS', 'GBP', etc.
    Tip:
    Select the Field assistance tab for additional guidance on forming an effective field.
    Field Type Type of field, such as text or date. For more information, see Field types in Content Understanding.

    Some field types convert the extracted value into a standard format. For more information, see Data normalization.

    Target table Table that stores the document processing results for this use case.
    Target field Field on the target table to align with.
    Note:
    The use case must include a selected target table before this field is available.
    This single field is required for extraction Marks the field as required. Required fields must have a value and can't be left empty or cleared.
    Create multiple single fields Keeps the form open after saving. Select this option when adding more than one field to the use case.