# Linked Content

> Source: https://agilitycms.com/docs/overview/glossary-linked-content

**Linked content** is a field type that links a content item or component to other content items. Every linked content field stores the reference name of the content list it points to. There are two main kinds: **shared content**, which reuses an existing list or items in it, and **nested content**, which creates child items that belong only to the parent.

The field's render option sets how editors choose items: a dropdown, checkbox list, search list box or grid. Dropdown, checkbox and search list box fields save the selected content IDs and display text in companion hidden fields, usually named `{Field}_ValueField` and `{Field}_TextField`.

## Related terms

- [Shared Content](/docs/overview/glossary-shared-content)
- [Nested Content](/docs/overview/glossary-nested-content)
- [Content List](/docs/overview/glossary-content-list)

## Learn more

- [Getting Started with Linked Content](/docs/developers/getting-started-with-linked-content)
- [Nest, Link or Share? Choosing Linked Content Field Types](/docs/developers/linked-content-field-types)
- [How to Create a Linked Content Dropdown Field](/docs/developers/how-to-create-a-linked-content-dropdown-field)
- [Field Types and What the APIs Return](/docs/developers/field-types-api-reference)

[All glossary terms](/docs/overview/glossary)

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- [Component](https://agilitycms.com/docs/overview/glossary-component.md)
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- [Management API](https://agilitycms.com/docs/overview/glossary-management-api.md)
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