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# Mapping reference

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This section provides detailed **reference information** for mapping.

Refer to [Mapping](docs-content://manage-data/data-store/mapping.md) in the **Manage data** section for overview, getting started and conceptual information.
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Mappings are defined dynamically or explicitly for each document in Elasticsearch.
This section contains explanations for the following mapping components:

- [Field data types](/reference/elasticsearch/mapping-reference/field-data-types.md)
- [Metadata fields](/reference/elasticsearch/mapping-reference/document-metadata-fields.md)
- [Mapping parameters](/reference/elasticsearch/mapping-reference/mapping-parameters.md)

% TO-DO: Link to the mapping overview in the data management section