Using fields in forms

When you create a form, you can add different types of fields (multiple choice, open question, dropdown menu, etc.) You can also change options for each field, like making certain fields required or making certain fields visible only depending on the answer from earlier fields.

1. Types of fields

2. Other options for fields 

3. Change the order

Text

The text field can be used, for example, to ask for the visitor's name and address information. The visitor will see a small input field to leave the data. When creating a text field, you can also enter a subtype. If you ask a visitor for his phone number, select the subtype 'Phone number'.

Text long

Long text is used, for example, to request additional information. Think of a comment field for the visitor, where he or she can leave additional information in an extended text field.

Checkbox

Allows you to present a question or option to the visitor where a check mark can be entered to indicate agreement. For example, this type of field is often used when you want to ask a visitor to subscribe to the newsletter when entering a form.

Date

This field allows the visitor to enter a date, for example the date when the visitor wants to visit the park or when the visitor wants to rent a bike. Do you want to ask for a time in addition to a date? Then you can change the subtype to 'Date and time'.

Selection

This field type allows you to ask a visitor to choose from a number of options. For example, you can use this option when you want to ask for the visitor's salutation. When creating a selection field, you can choose from a number of subtypes:

• Dropdown (multiple options in a drop-down menu)
• Radio multiple choice (round multiple choice buttons)
• Checkbox multiple choice (square multiple choice buttons)
• Park (to be used for organizations with multiple administrations)
• Property (to be used for organizations with sales properties)
• Sales channel (to be used for organizations with sales offerings. Added channels are shown as options)

File Upload

When you choose the field 'Upload file', you can ask a visitor to send an attachment. This option can be used, for example, when you want to place a job application form on the website where the applicant can directly attach his/her curriculum vitae.

Heading

You can explain your form by using a header. This also allows you to divide the form into different sections.

For each field you have the option to indicate whether the field is 'Required' to be entered by the visitor. You also have the option to show a field only when a certain selection is met. For this you can use the option 'Visible when selected'.