Item fields are searchable metadata fields that describe items (files and folders) in Box. These fields expose built-in item properties such as name, type, owner, and timestamps with defined data types so you can filter, sort, and search Box content.Documentation Index
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Supported item fields
The following table lists the item fields you can use in metadata queries.| Field name | Description | Sorting |
|---|---|---|
item.type | Type of the item: file or folder | Yes |
item.name | Name of the item | Yes |
item.description | Description of the item | Yes |
item.extension | File extension, such as pdf, jpeg, xlsx, txt, xls, png, log, or csv | Yes |
item.owned_by | Owner of the item, for example user_123 | Yes |
item.owner_enterprise_id | Enterprise ID of the item owner, for example 1234 | Yes |
item.created_at | Date and time when the item was created in Box | Yes |
item.modified_at | Date and time when the item was last updated in Box | Yes |
item.content_created_at | Date and time when the item was originally created, which might be before it was uploaded to Box | Yes |
item.content_modified_at | Date and time when the item was last updated, which might be before it was uploaded to Box | Yes |