Types of Data Formats

Data Formats determine how names and addresses are displayed in the application.

There are two types of data formats.

• Address format: Address formats specify the layout of an address, such as the components in the address and their position in the layout. For example, an address format for US postal address can include address, city, state, and postal code in that order.

• Name format: Name formats specify how a name is displayed in the application, based on the usage, language, and country. A name format includes name elements, their position, and formatting. You can create a name style format for either an organization name or a person name.

Name and address formats vary depending on usage, country, and language. You can create name formats and address formats, modify them, and assign them to specific locales. This lets you create data formats for various countries, languages, and usages.

Additionally, you can create variations of the formats, with each variation having its own layout. For example, an address format may have variations such as general address, rural address, and military address.