Supported Form Fields
This document provides a comprehensive guide to all form field types available in FluidForms, their features, and configuration options.
Basic Fields
Short Answer
The Short Answer field is used for collecting brief text responses such as names, addresses, and other short pieces of information.
Features:
Configurable placeholder text
Input validation options:
Text (default)
Password
Email
Telephone
Number
Date
Optional required validation
Example Use Cases:
Name fields
Address fields
Phone numbers
Single-line responses
Email
The Email field is a specialized Short Answer field with built-in email validation to ensure the user enters a valid email address.
Features:
Automatic email format validation
Configurable placeholder text
Optional required validation
Example Use Cases:
Contact emails
Newsletter subscriptions
Account registration
Long Answer
The Long Answer field provides a text area for collecting longer responses like comments, feedback, or detailed information.
Features:
Multi-line text input
Configurable placeholder text
Optional required validation
Resizable input area
Example Use Cases:
Comments and feedback
Detailed descriptions
Cover letters
Support requests
Checkbox
Checkbox fields allow users to select multiple options from a list.
Features:
Multiple selections allowed
Customizable option list
Optional "Other" choice with text input
Optional required validation
Example Use Cases:
Multiple choice questions
Preference selection
Terms and conditions acceptance
Feature selection
Radio Group
Radio Group fields allow users to select exactly one option from a list of choices.
Features:
Single selection only
Customizable option list
Optional "Other" choice with text input
Optional required validation
Example Use Cases:
Single choice questions
Gender selection
Age range selection
Account type selection
Dropdown
Dropdown fields present a list of options in a compact dropdown menu format.
Features:
Single selection from a dropdown list
Space-efficient for large option lists
Customizable option list
Optional required validation
Example Use Cases:
Country selection
Product selection
Category selection
When space is limited and options are numerous
Advanced Fields
Rating
Rating fields allow users to provide feedback on a numerical scale.
Features:
1-5 star rating scale
Visual rating display
Optional required validation
Example Use Cases:
Customer satisfaction surveys
Product reviews
Service quality feedback
Experience ratings
Yes/No
Yes/No fields provide a simple binary choice option.
Features:
Simple toggle between two options
Customizable labels for both options (defaults to "Yes" and "No")
Optional required validation
Example Use Cases:
Simple agreement questions
Binary choice situations
Opt-in/opt-out decisions
Simple boolean decisions
File Upload
File Upload fields allow users to upload files as part of their form submission.
Features:
Configurable accepted file types (Images, Audio, Video, PDF)
Maximum file size limit (10MB)
Optional multiple file upload
Preview support for image files
Example Use Cases:
Resume uploads
Document submission
Image uploads
Supporting documentation
HTML
HTML fields allow form creators to insert custom HTML content into forms.
Features:
Custom HTML content injection
Rich text and formatting support
Static non-input elements
Example Use Cases:
Section dividers
Instructions and help text
Embedded content
Custom formatting and layout
Payment
Payment fields enable collection of payments directly through the form.
Features:
Multiple currency support (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD)
Fixed or user-defined amount options
Configurable payment description
Secure payment processing through Stripe
Example Use Cases:
Product purchases
Donations
Service payments
Event registrations with fees
Need Help?
For additional assistance with form fields or other features, please contact [email protected].
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