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# Retrieve Document Types



Document type refers both to the structure of hierarchical fields (Type > Subtype > Classification) that determines the relevant document fields, rendition types, and other settings for a document, and to the highest level in that hierarchy. Learn about [Configuring Document Types](https://platform.veevavault.help/en/lr/618) in Vault Help.



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