Field readonly

Version: Free.

Why this type

Editors see value but cannot edit. Same scalar in data as text. Fits SKU, id, sync from external system.

When to use

• SKU or article from MS3 on product section
• Preview slug or id after save
• Hint that value is auto-filled

Tips

Fully hidden value use hidden. Editable copy is text.

Similar types

• hidden with no UI
• text for normal input

Schema

{
  "name": "sku",
  "type": "readonly",
  "label": "SKU",
  "tab": "Content",
  "width": 100,
  "active": true
}

Value

Read-only string.

Section data

Key sku in the section data:

{
  "sku": "sku-001"
}

Chunk example

<span class="sku">{$sku|escape}</span>

Common properties

For fields with name that are stored in the section data:

Key	Type	Role	CMP
tab	string	Group subtitle in the inspector	yes
width	25–100	Field width as % of the row (flex)	yes
description	string	Hint under the label	yes
default	any	Initial value for a new section	yes
active	bool	false hides the field in the inspector	yes
required	bool	Required on publish (draft still saves)	yes

See fields overview.

See also

• Field types reference
• Fields overview