In plain language
Fields are the columns of a table or the keys of a data object; each record fills them with its own values.
Example
A contact record has fields for first name, email, company, and lead source.
Related terms
Record · Schema · Data Mapping · Data Validation
Common misconception
A field’s label is not a safe identifier; labels get renamed, so automations should reference stable field IDs or API names where the platform offers them.
Implementation guidance
Use consistent field types, document required fields, avoid free-text where a choice list fits, and map fields by ID rather than display name.