How does the Text Raw field type work?
The Text Raw field type preserves text EXACTLY as transcribed with zero modifications.
What it does: • Preserves ALL spacing, including double/triple spaces • No cleanup or normalization • Exact transcription preservation • Zero modifications to the text
Best for: • Serial numbers with specific formatting • Code snippets that must be exact • Technical strings where spacing matters • Data where exact formatting is critical • Product codes, access codes, equipment IDs
Voice Examples: • "equipment ID: MAINT - 2025 - 0042" → "MAINT - 2025 - 0042" (preserves spaces around dashes) • "access code ABC 123 XYZ" → "ABC 123 XYZ" (preserves double spaces)
Text vs Text Raw: • Text: Cleans up spacing, trims whitespace → Use for readable text • Text Raw: Preserves everything exactly → Use when formatting matters
Description Usage: ✅ The field description IS used in the AI extraction prompt. Use it to specify the expected format.
Example field setup: • Field Name: "Equipment ID" • Type: text_raw • Description: "Equipment identifier in format DEPT-YYYY-####, preserve exact spacing and dashes"
Pro Tip: If your text has specific formatting requirements that must be preserved character-for-character, use Text Raw. Otherwise, use standard Text for cleaner results.