Document fields reference Free & Pro
Reference for every field on the FileDeck document edit screen — title, description, excerpt, file, categories, tags, size, type — and the columns each feeds.
This is a reference for every field on the FileDeck document edit screen and the library column each one feeds. Only a title and a file are needed for a working document; everything else is optional and can be added later.
Fields you fill in
| Field | What it is | Library columns it feeds |
|---|---|---|
| Title | The document’s name — what visitors see, search, and sort by. | title |
| Description | The main editor content: full details, context, or instructions. | description |
| Excerpt | A one- or two-line summary, useful in table layouts. | excerpt |
| Featured image | A thumbnail for the document — cover art, a logo, or a preview image. | image |
| File | The attached file, added by drag-and-drop upload or from the Media Library. One file per document. On Pro, a document can use an external URL instead. | size, type, filename, link |
| Document categories | Hierarchical grouping. Categories drive the folders layout, the category filter dropdown, and library scoping. | categories |
| Document tags | Flat labels for cross-cutting traits such as language, year, or audience. Tags get their own filter dropdown. | tags |
Fields captured automatically
| Field | How it is set | Library columns it feeds |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Read from the attached file. | size |
| File type | Read from the attached file. | type |
| Filename | Read from the attached file. | filename |
| Publish date | Set when you publish; editable like any post date. | date |
| Last modified | Updated whenever you save the document. | modified |
| ID | The document’s WordPress ID. | id |
Size, type, and filename update automatically whenever you replace the file — there is nothing to edit by hand.
Download count
Every document has a lifetime download counter, shown in admin. It counts every download served through FileDeck’s download endpoint and keeps counting across file replacements. See download counts. Pro adds a full download log with reports showing who downloaded what and when.
The full column list
Libraries can display any of: id, image, title, excerpt, description, date, modified, categories, tags, size, type, filename, link. Choose and order them with the drag-to-reorder column manager in the FileDeck Library block, or with the columns attribute of the shortcode. The link column is the download link itself, available as a button, icon, or text link.
FAQ
Can a document have more than one file?
No — one file per document. Replace the file to publish a new revision; on Pro each replacement is kept in version history.
Can I edit the size, type, or filename fields?
No. They are captured from the attached file itself; replace the file and they update automatically.
What does the link column actually show?
The document’s download link, styled as a button, icon, or text link. It routes through FileDeck’s download endpoint so every click is counted.
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