Field types
Whether you need applicants to provide a date or a lengthy block of text, there are many types of fields to suit your application.
Checkbox
A single checkbox field, to provide a true/false input.
Checkbox list
A list of checkboxes, where more than one option can be selected. In the Options field, list each checkbox option in a separate box in the order they are to appear. A corresponding Value will automatically populate. A checkbox list is also sometimes referred to as multi-select.
Content
Strictly speaking not a field but an option to insert a block of text content directly into the sequence of fields. With markdown supported for the label content, this field type can also be used for section headings, horizontal rule dividers, and so on.
Country
A drop-down select field pre-filled with all the countries of the world. Strictly referring to sovereign states, there are 249 in the list as defined in ISO-3166-1
Currency
For collecting a numeric currency value. This field type checks that input is a number, but also accepts spaces and + - , . characters. Supports most global currencies.
Date
A date picker field. Clicking in the field displays a calendar date picker for dates to be formatted with consistency across all users. Dates can also be typed directly into the field but must follow the expected format. A time zone selector can also optionally be displayed with the field if necessary (see below).
Date & time
A combined date and time picker field, with an optional time zone selector.
Drop-down list
A drop-down select field. In the Options field, list each checkbox option in a separate box in the order they are to appear. A corresponding Value will automatically populate. The Value is used when configuring conditional fields.
For collecting a single email address. This field type checks that input is a valid email address.
File upload (single)
For uploading a single file from anywhere in the application form. You can set the maximum upload file size for the field, and accepted file types. For video files, a minimum and maximum length in seconds may be assigned.
Formula
For automatically calculating values based on the input of other fields, like numerical or currency fields. To learn more about formula fields, see our dedicated guide: Utilising formula fields.
Numeric
For collecting a numeric value. This field type checks that input is a number, but also accepts spaces and + - , . characters.
Phone number
For collecting a single phone number. This field type checks that input is a clean international number format (e.g. +44 20 1234 5678) so that it can be used by automatic dialers.
Radio buttons
A set of radio buttons, with only one value choice possible. Use the corresponding Options field to list the available radio button options with one per line in the order they are to appear. A corresponding Value field will automatically populate.
Table
A configurable table with the option to add as many rows and columns as needed. Users can also be permitted to add additional lines.
Text (single line)
A single-line text field. There is no character limit for this field type. Maximum and minimum words or characters can be set if desired, to limit content length.
Text area (multi-line)
A multi-line text field. There is no character limit for this field type. Maximum and minimum words or characters can be set if desired, to limit content length. When the field is empty or has a small amount of content, the field is three lines high. As more content is added, the field height increases to a limit of 13 lines. With more than 13 lines of content, the field gets a scroll bar.
Time
A time picker field. Clicking in the field displays a time picker for times to be formatted with consistency across all users. Times can also be typed directly into the field but must follow the expected format.
URL
For collecting URL links. Checks to make sure it is a link and opens in a new window when clicked.