How to Add and Use Form Fields: A Complete Guide

How to Add and Use Form Fields: A Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

January 29, 2025 at 05:15 AM

Name

The Name field captures first and last names in separate text boxes but stores them as a single field in Google Sheets. For single-name collection, use a Text field instead.

Text

Collects short, single-line responses ideal for brief information.

Email

Requires a valid email address format. Test emails like [email protected] are not accepted.

Phone

Captures phone numbers with automatic formatting based on your site's region (in form blocks).

Text Area

Allows unlimited character input, ideal for longer responses or detailed answers.

Dropdown

Creates a menu where visitors select one option from your predefined choices.

Checkbox

Enables multiple selections from a list of options.

Radio

Similar to Dropdown, but displays options differently. Visitors can select only one choice.

Survey

Offers a five-point scale from "Strongly Disagree" (-2) to "Strongly Agree" (2).

Address

Includes multiple fields for mailing address information. Form blocks adapt format based on country selection.

Line

Adds a visual separator with optional title and description. Toggle underline feature available.

Website

Provides a text box prefilled with "http://" for website URLs.

Date

Collects dates with formatting that matches visitor's location (in form blocks).

Number

Accepts only numerical input.

Time

Captures time entries, displaying your site's timezone for reference.

Currency

Allows monetary amounts with customizable currency symbols.

Hidden

Creates query parameters for tracking form block referral sources.

Twitter

Includes @ symbol for Twitter handle entry.

File Upload

Supports multiple file types up to 10MB each:

  • Images (.png, .jpg, .tiff, .heic)
  • Documents (.docx, .doc, .pdf, .txt)
  • Presentations (.pptx, .pdf)
  • Video (.mp4, .avi, .avchd, .flv)
  • Audio (.mp3, .wav, .aac, .mp4, .alac)

Requires Google reCAPTCHA and limited to 5 files per submission.

Password

Collects hidden text visible only in form submissions.

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