Select the data type

The data type defines the kind of data the choice list contains. You can choose string or integer as your choice list data types.

CAUTION  Once you create the choice list, you cannot change the data type.

String
Select String for choice lists that contain text or that include characters such as numbers, letters, symbols, or spaces. Examples of string choice lists are lists of states, colors, or zip codes.
Integer
Select Integer when the choice list can only comprise positive or negative numbers. The allowable range is -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. Use integer lists for monetary values.