Is electric field scalar or vector?

Answer 1

The strength of the electric field is a scalar quantity. But it's the magnitude of the

complete electric field vector.

At any point in space, the electric field vector is the strength of the force, and the

direction in which it points, that would be felt by a tiny positive charge located there.

Answer 2

The electric field is a vector quantity. It has both magnitude and direction, and is defined as the force experienced by a positive test charge placed at a given point in space.