When the data is used in other Next Matter steps or to complete integration, we recommend using the JSON format, as most systems parse and understand this format. If you want the data to be provided in a human-readable format to display it to users, use the plain format. When you send data from Next Matter to third-party tools, it’s a good idea to check the tool’s documentation to see which format is preferable.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.nextmatter.com/llms.txt
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Differences in formats
In the case of the input types that are not listed here both options look the same.
Text and string input
Multi-value dropdowns and checklists
The examples are based on theitemsSelected and itemsChecked references. All other references for these inputs look the same.
File and image uploads
The examples are based on the “files” and “images” reference. In the case of thefirstFile reference there is no difference between JSON and plain.
Tables
If you want to use table values as a data reference, you have the following options:- Plain and JSON formats can be selected in the Body of Integration steps
- JSON format can be selected in other fields (for example form fields, or email messages)

