# Difference between select data type and look up data type in custom fields

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**Created:** [April 29, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.mautic.org/t/difference-between-select-data-type-and-look-up-data-type-in-custom-fields/19275 "2021-04-29T16:59:12Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.mautic.org/t/difference-between-select-data-type-and-look-up-data-type-in-custom-fields/19275/1 "2021-04-29T16:59:12Z")

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What is the difference between select data type and look up data type in custom fields