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# Object-Based Custom Lightning Types

With an object-based custom Lightning type, you can define a schema manually by specifying fields. This method is ideal when you want to structure data without referencing an Apex class.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col style="width:100%"></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: Lightning Experience</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: <strong>Enterprise</strong>, <strong>Performance</strong>, <strong>Unlimited</strong>, and <strong>Developer</strong> Editions.</td></tr></tbody></table>

- **[Define Fields for an Object-Based Lightning Type](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.lt_object_fields.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    After you create an object-based custom Lightning type, define its schema by specifying fields.
- **[Change the Default Input Component for an Object-Based Custom Lightning Type](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.lt_change_in_object.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Customize the user interface by overriding the default component with a custom one tailored to your business needs.

#### See Also

- [_Lightning Types Developer Guide_: Object-Based Custom Lightning Types](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/lightning-types/guide/lightning-types-object.html)