# Manage Your Contacts

> **Source**: [SMS-Magic](https://docs.beconversive.com/bwjL3uq9cLM-manage-your-contacts)
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> <p>Learn how to add contacts, create custom fields, and organize them into segments. Use these segments to send targeted campaigns efficiently.</p>

## Browse Collection

1. [Audience Manager Overview](https://docs.beconversive.com/bwjL3uq9cLM-manage-your-contacts/k6KVdgetwhU-audience-manager-overview.md) (Article)
2. [Audience Manager - Data Types ](https://docs.beconversive.com/bwjL3uq9cLM-manage-your-contacts/8oWmAmZSQN4-audience-manager-data-types.md) (Article)
3. [Contacts: Audience Manager User Guide](https://docs.beconversive.com/bwjL3uq9cLM-manage-your-contacts/WQMKhWxyw2w-contacts-audience-manager-user-guide.md) (Video)
4. [Creating Campaigns Using Audience Segments](https://docs.beconversive.com/bwjL3uq9cLM-manage-your-contacts/T4l3fh2Ra48-creating-campaigns-using-audience-segments.md) (Article)

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# ARTICLE: Audience Manager - Data Types 

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## CONTENT

The Audience Manager provides a diverse set of data types to store and manage audience-related information effectively. These data types allow users to capture different types of inputs for segmentation, targeting, and personalization.

### What data types are available in Audience manager?

1. **String**

- **Description**: A short text field for storing alphanumeric characters.
- **Character Limit**: 300
- **Example**: "John Doe, Marketing Manager"
2. **Text**

- **Description**: A longer text field for detailed information.
- **Character Limit**: 2000
- **Example**: "This audience segment targets users interested in digital marketing and technology. They have shown engagement through multiple channels, including webinars and newsletters."
3. **Boolean**

- **Description**: A field that holds either true or false values.
- **Example**: Subscribed to newsletter: true
4. **Date**

- **Description**: A field for storing date values.
- **Format**: YYYY-MM-DD
- **Example**: 2025-02-07
5. **Attachment**

- **Description**: A file upload field allowing various document formats.
- **Supported File Types**:

- .jpg
- .pdf
- .mp4
- .doc
- .png
- **Example Usage**: Uploading ID proof, contract agreements, or marketing materials.
6. **Single Select List**

- **Description**: A dropdown field allowing users to select a single predefined option.
- **Example Options**:

- "Marketing"
- "Sales"
- "Customer Support"
- "Technical Support"
- **Example Usage**: Selecting an audience category or department.
7. **Multi Select List**

- **Description**: A dropdown field allowing users to select multiple predefined options.
- **Example Options**:

- "Email"
- "SMS"
- "Push Notifications"
- "Social Media Ads"
- **Example Usage**: Selecting multiple communication preferences.
8. **Number**

- **Description**: A numeric field for storing integer or decimal values.
- **Example**: 1500 (Customer ID) or 99.99 (Discount Percentage)
9. **Phone Number**

- **Description**: A field for storing contact numbers.
- **Format**: E.164 (e.g., +1-555-123-4567)
- **Example**: +919876543210
10. **Email**

- **Description**: A field for storing email addresses.
- **Format**: Standard email format (e.g., example@domain.com)
- **Example**: contact@company.com