---
{
    'layout': 'APIReferenceLayout',
    'tag':
        {
            'name': 'Fields',
            'description':
                'Fields are individual pieces of content within an item. They are mapped to columns
                in the database.',
            'x-collection': 'directus_fields',
        },
}
---

# Fields

Fields are individual pieces of content within an item. They are mapped to columns in the database.