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Term

Repeatable Data

Information that may occur more than once and may need multiple related records or entries.

Why it matters

Repeatability decides whether a single current-value field can represent the information at all.

Visual example
Input
Form, source, or import
Slate
Concept: Repeatable Data
Output
Record, query, or mailing
Common misconceptions
  • Repeatable data is not solved by putting several values into one text field.