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What is continuous text in SAP BC-DOC - Documentation and Translation Tools?


SAP Term: continuous text


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Continuous text is a type of text used in SAP software. It is a text that is stored in a single field and can be up to 65,000 characters long. This type of text is used for long descriptions, such as product descriptions, that need to be stored in a single field.
    
    How to use it: 
    Continuous text can be used in SAP software by creating a field in the database that is set to the type “continuous text”. This field can then be used to store long descriptions or other information that needs to be stored in a single field.
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When using continuous text, it is important to remember that the maximum length of the text is 65,000 characters. If more than this amount of text needs to be stored, it should be split into multiple fields or stored in an external file.
    
    Related Information: 
    Continuous text is part of the BC-DOC Documentation and Translation Tools component of SAP software. This component also includes other features such as document management and translation tools.
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