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layout: changelog
title: "New string column types for Appwrite Databases"
date: 2026-02-12
cover: /images/blog/new-string-types/cover.avif
tags: databases, storage
---

Appwrite Databases now supports four explicit string column types - `varchar`, `text`, `mediumtext`, and `longtext` - giving you transparent control over storage behavior and indexing.

Each type has defined limits and indexing strategies suited to different use cases, from short identifiers to large content. The legacy `string` type remains supported for backward compatibility.

Now live on Appwrite Cloud.

[Read the announcement to learn more](/blog/post/new-string-types)