How do you render a Multilist field in Sitecore?

In Sitecore, rendering a Multilist field typically involves retrieving its value in code and using that value to create the desired output. A Multilist field allows content authors to select multiple items from a list, and when rendering this information, developers often access the field's data programmatically.

When you retrieve the value of a Multilist field in code, you can obtain the selected item IDs and then use these IDs to access the corresponding items in the Sitecore content tree. This enables developers to create custom output, such as lists, grids, or formatted HTML, based on the selected items. By utilizing Sitecore's APIs, you gain fine control over how this data is displayed, allowing for creative implementations that suit the specific requirements of the project.

The other options do not accurately represent the standard method for rendering a Multilist field. While Sitecore's built-in rendering tools can be helpful, they do not specifically accommodate custom output for a Multilist. The Experience Editor is primarily a tool for content authors to manage and edit content directly and does not provide the level of control that retrieving values in code does. Modifying the database directly is not advisable, as it can lead to data integrity issues and bypass Sitecore's item and versioning structures.