The form builder offers over 20 field types, organised into four categories. Each
type is purpose-built for a specific kind of data, with appropriate input controls
and validation applied automatically.
Basic Fields
Field Type
Description
Typical Use Case
Text Input
Single-line text field for short responses.
Names, job titles, references
Long Text
Multi-line textarea for extended responses.
Event descriptions, requirements
Number
Numeric input with optional min/max validation.
Quantities, headcounts, budgets
Email
Text input with email format validation.
Contact email addresses
Phone
Phone number input supporting international formats.
Contact telephone numbers
Website URL
Text input with URL format validation.
Company websites, portfolio links
Selection Fields
Field Type
Description
Typical Use Case
Dropdown
Single-select from a predefined options list.
Event type, department, priority
Radio Buttons
Single-select with all options visible.
Yes/No questions, delivery method
Checkboxes
Multi-select with all options visible.
Services required, dietary needs
Multi-Select
Multi-select dropdown for longer lists.
Skill sets, certifications held
Toggle Switch
Boolean on/off for true or false responses.
Terms acceptance, newsletter opt-in
Date & Time Fields
Field Type
Description
Typical Use Case
Date Picker
Calendar-based date selection with min/max constraints.
Event date, hire start date
Time Picker
Time selection with configurable intervals.
Arrival time, collection time
Date & Time
Combined datetime picker in a single field.
Delivery slot, load-in time
Advanced Fields
Field Type
Description
Typical Use Case
File Upload
Upload images and documents with type and size limits.
Site plans, insurance certificates
Signature Canvas
Touchscreen canvas for drawing a signature.
Delivery confirmation, waivers
Star Rating
1 to 5 star rating for scoring.
Post-event feedback, service quality
Colour Picker
Visual colour selection returning a hex value.
Branding colours, signage colours
Address
Structured fields: street, city, county, postcode, country.
Delivery address, venue address
Percentage
Input constrained to 0–100 as a slider or numeric field.
Discount rate, deposit percentage
Currency
Formatted monetary input with currency symbol.
Budget amount, estimated spend
Rich Text Editor
WYSIWYG editor with bold, italic, lists, and links.
Event briefs, special instructions
Field Configuration Options
Every field type supports the following configuration settings:
Label — the text displayed above the field
Placeholder — hint text shown inside the field before input
Help Text — supplementary guidance displayed below the field
Required — toggle to make the field mandatory
Default Value — pre-fill the field with a value submitters can change
Validation Rules — additional constraints such as min/max length or pattern matching
Tips for Choosing Field Types
Use Radio Buttons for five or fewer options; use Dropdown for longer lists.
Use Toggle Switch for yes/no questions rather than a two-option dropdown.
Use Address rather than a text input when you need structured location data.
Use File Upload with type restrictions to ensure correct file formats.
Use Long Text sparingly — submitters prefer structured inputs over free text.
