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# FieldDescribeOptions Enum

A Schema.FieldDescribeOptions enum value is a parameter in the SObjectType.getDescribe method.

## Usage

For more information about the method using this enum, see [getDescribe(options)](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.apexref.meta/apexref/apex_class_Schema_SObjectField.htm#apex_Schema_SObjectField_getDescribe_2 "Returns the describe field result for this field. This method also provides an option to get all the describe field results for an object.").

## Enum Values

The following are the values of the Schema.FieldDescribeOptions enum.

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              <th class="featureTableHeader  " id="d1514122e78">Value</th>

              <th class="featureTableHeader  " id="d1514122e81">Description</th>

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              <td class="entry" headers="d1514122e78" data-title="Value"><samp class="codeph apex_code">DEFAULT</samp></td>

              <td class="entry" headers="d1514122e81" data-title="Description">Compute context-specific, describe field results.</td>

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              <td class="entry" headers="d1514122e78" data-title="Value"><samp class="codeph apex_code">FULL_DESCRIBE</samp></td>

              <td class="entry" headers="d1514122e81" data-title="Description">
                <p class="p">Compute all aspects of describe field results.</p>

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