
How to Add and Use Form Fields: A Complete Guide
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.
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.
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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