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What are the Different Form Field Types Available?
What are the Different Form Field Types Available?

Learn more about the various question and field types available on forms and their applications.

Basudha Sakshyarika avatar
Written by Basudha Sakshyarika
Updated over a week ago

Form fields are essential for collecting information in a structured manner. Here's a look at the different types of form fields available:

  1. Name (Identification Field Type): A single-line field for identifying the submitter. Auto-fills for logged-in users.

  2. Email (Identification Field Type): Similar to the Name field, it auto-fills the email for logged-in users.

  3. Single-Line Text: Suitable for short text information like names, email IDs, or phone numbers.

  4. Paragraph Text: A multi-line field for longer responses, ideal for bios or summaries.

  5. Checkboxes: Allows multiple selections from a list, useful for choices like course interests.

  6. Radio Buttons & Drop-Down: For selecting a single item from a list of options.

  7. Dropdown (Range): Used for number ranges, auto-filling numbers between a specified start and end.

  8. Date: Features a calendar pop-up for selecting dates.

  9. Location: Provides a dropdown for location selection, customizable to show cities, areas, or buildings.

  10. Rich Text: A recently added type that offers text formatting options like bold, italic, hyperlinks, etc.

  11. Single File Upload: For submitting files (up to 20MB) and videos (up to 200MB).

  12. Multiple File Upload: Allows uploading multiple files simultaneously.

  13. URL: A single-link text field for collecting web links or URLs.

Each type serves a unique purpose, enhancing the data collection process and user experience on forms.


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