Form field types

Whether creating a basic or complex form, Advanced Forms' wide range of field types and advanced settings provide the flexibility to add as much or as little functionality as you need.

When adding a new field to your form, the primary settings for the field type will be displayed. This includes the option to mark required fields (*) to ensure information is provided.

Each field also has various advanced options specific to the field type. These settings are used to provide additional functionality for various use cases. Some advanced options are shared across multiple field types.

Field name	Description
Short answer	Shows a short free text field suitable for capturing most types of information.
Long answer	Shows a sizeable free text field that allows users to provide more detailed information.
Dropdown list	Shows a drop-down list of options where only one can be selected.
Choose one	Shows radio buttons for different options but allows one selection only.
Choose Multiple	Shows checkboxes for different options and allows multiple selections.
Single Checkbox	Shows a single checkbox often used to indicate agreement to terms and conditions, confirmation, or opt-in.
Email Address	Shows a text field that requires a valid email format.
Date Select	Shows a calendar when the field is clicked.
File Upload	Shows a file upload function that allows users to browse and upload their files, photos, and documents.
Signature	Shows a signature box that allows the form user to sign using their mouse or finger.
Choice Matrix	Shows a question matrix with the same response options in a header row.
CAPTCHA Verification	Shows a CAPTCHA challenge for additional security/anti-spam measures.

Field name

Description

Short answer

Shows a short free text field suitable for capturing most types of information.

Long answer

Shows a sizeable free text field that allows users to provide more detailed information.

Dropdown list

Shows a drop-down list of options where only one can be selected.

Choose one

Shows radio buttons for different options but allows one selection only.

Choose Multiple

Shows checkboxes for different options and allows multiple selections.

Single Checkbox

Shows a single checkbox often used to indicate agreement to terms and conditions, confirmation, or opt-in.

Email Address

Shows a text field that requires a valid email format.

Date Select

Shows a calendar when the field is clicked.

File Upload

Shows a file upload function that allows users to browse and upload their files, photos, and documents.

Signature

Shows a signature box that allows the form user to sign using their mouse or finger.

Choice Matrix

Shows a question matrix with the same response options in a header row.

CAPTCHA Verification

Shows a CAPTCHA challenge for additional security/anti-spam measures.

Advanced fields and business tools

Field name	Description
Field Table	Provides form users with the ability to add multiple rows of the same fields.
Email Verification	Used to collect and verify email addresses by sending a code to ensure they are valid.
Lookup field	Connect a field to a centralized database to allow users to select their response from an extensive list of values.
Calculation field	Allows you to build formulas for automating calculations based on form responses. This field has a wide range of uses. Some common examples include: Calculating total price based on selected options and quantities entered. Calculating time between two date fields. Using IF statements to determine outcomes based on multiple scenarios. Calculating weights assigned to each answer/ choice.
Hidden Reference	Allows you to add a reference field for internal purposes that is not visible to form users. This field also supports the automatic population of form reference numbers.
Draw on image	Shows an image/diagram that allows users to draw on an image as part of their answers.

Field name

Description

Field Table

Provides form users with the ability to add multiple rows of the same fields.

Email Verification

Used to collect and verify email addresses by sending a code to ensure they are valid.

Lookup field

Connect a field to a centralized database to allow users to select their response from an extensive list of values.

Calculation field

Allows you to build formulas for automating calculations based on form responses. This field has a wide range of uses. Some common examples include:

Calculating total price based on selected options and quantities entered.
Calculating time between two date fields.
Using IF statements to determine outcomes based on multiple scenarios.
Calculating weights assigned to each answer/ choice.

Hidden Reference

Allows you to add a reference field for internal purposes that is not visible to form users. This field also supports the automatic population of form reference numbers.

Draw on image

Shows an image/diagram that allows users to draw on an image as part of their answers.

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Form field types

Advanced fields and business tools