Field types

How Wicked CMS edits each Webflow CMS field type
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Wicked CMS renders a field editor appropriate to each field in your Webflow collection schema.

Supported field types

Field typeEditorNotes
Plain textText inputIncludes the slug field with automatic slug formatting
Rich textRich text editor with formatting toolbarBold, italic, links, lists, block quote, images, HTML embeds, character/word count, read time, and import from Markdown or Word
NumberNumber inputValidates numeric values
Date/timeDate and time pickerFor Webflow DateTime fields
SwitchToggleTrue/false boolean fields
OptionDropdownSingle choice from predefined options
ColorColor pickerHex color values
ImageImage upload, link, paste, and editSingle image asset; crop, resize, and convert before upload
Multi-imageMulti-image managerAdd images by upload, link, or paste; edit existing images
FileFile uploadDocument and file assets
ReferenceReference pickerLinks to one item in another collection; click Edit to open the linked item
Multi-referenceMulti-reference pickerLinks to multiple items; reorder rows, Edit, or Remove linked items
Video linkURL inputYouTube, Vimeo, and other video URLs

Rich text editing

Rich text fields include a formatting toolbar with:

  • Bold and italic
  • Paragraph and heading styles
  • Bullet and numbered lists
  • Block quotes
  • Links: insert and remove hyperlinks
  • Images: add an image by uploading a file, pasting a link, or pasting from your clipboard; crop, resize, and convert before applying; edit existing images with Edit (pencil); set alt text, position, size, and caption
  • HTML embeds: insert custom embed code
  • A fullscreen toggle for distraction-free editing
  • Character and word count plus estimated read time at the bottom of the editor — updates as you type
  • Import from Markdown or Word: open More options (⋯) on the toolbar to load a .md, .markdown, or .docx file — replaces the current field content; Wicked CMS asks for confirmation if the field already has text

Use the toolbar buttons to format content. Changes are saved when you click Save or published with Publish.

Reference fields

Reference and multi-reference fields show a picker tied to the target collection defined in your Webflow schema. You can search and select linked items. Reference labels use the linked item’s display name and Live or Draft status.

Click Edit (pencil) next to a linked item to open it in the detail sheet without leaving the item you are editing. On Multi-reference fields, each row includes Edit and Remove controls and can be reordered with drag handles. Click Back to return to the parent item.

Asset fields (image and file)

Image fields open an Upload or Replace dialog where you can Upload a file, Paste a link, or Paste an image from your clipboard. When you add or replace an image, the Edit image dialog opens so you can crop, resize, and convert the file before it is added to the field. For images already in the field, click Edit (pencil) to reopen the editor.

In Multi-image fields, images within the upload limit are added directly; larger images open Edit image automatically. Each image row includes Edit, Replace, and Remove.

The editor supports Keep original, WebP, and JPEG formats, with adjustable Quality for WebP and JPEG. The Original and Output summary shows file size and dimensions. File upload is the default source. For images you can also set alt text. File fields still use file upload only. Added assets are associated with the item when you save or publish.

To browse or organize the site asset library outside of a CMS item, switch to Assets in the sidebar — see Manage assets.

Read-only fields

Some fields cannot be edited in Wicked CMS and appear disabled. These are typically system-managed or unsupported field configurations.

Validation

Required fields and invalid values show validation errors on the field. Fix errors before saving or publishing.

Slug field

The slug field automatically normalizes input to valid Webflow slug format as you type. When the collection has a detail page path, a read-only path preview appears below the slug. On multi-locale sites, the preview includes the locale subdirectory for the locale you’re viewing.

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