Static field is a complex field.

StaticFieldViewDefinition<T> extends ConfiguredComplexPropertyDefinition<T>

See https://git.magnolia-cms.com/projects/PLATFORM/repos/ui/browse/magnolia-ui-framework/src/main/java/info/magnolia/ui/field/StaticFieldViewDefinition.java.

Tasks

1. https://documentation.magnolia-cms.com/display/DOCS62/Static+field should reference Common complex field properties (NOT Common simple field properties).
2. Another default value should be added to itemProvider at https://documentation.magnolia-cms.com/display/DOCS62/_Common+complex+field+properties. The value is CurrentItemProviderDefinition for StaticFieldViewDefinition.
3. The following statements at https://documentation.magnolia-cms.com/display/DOCS62/Field+definition should be updated to include static field.

You can use the following properties with any simple field (all except composite, multi and switchable fields).

You can use the following properties with any complex field (composite, multi and switchable fields).