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This article dives into three primary Form Field Families—Basic, Static, and Contact—and how to use them effectively in your form setup.
Locating Form Fields
To get started with field customization:
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Go to your Manager Dashboard
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Click the Forms tab in the left menu
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Select a created form or choose Start from Scratch
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On the Form Editor page, find the field types on the right-hand side
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Hover over any field to view its name, purpose, and preview
🧩 Basic Fields
These are your standard data collection tools and are used in most forms.
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Field |
Use Case Example |
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Short Text |
“Please list any food allergies” |
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Long Text |
“Tell us more about yourself in 400 characters or less” |
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Checkboxes |
“Check all that apply…” |
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Radio Buttons |
“Select a preferred service time” |
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Dropdown |
“Choose a T-Shirt Size” |
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Date |
“Date of Birth” or “Last Vaccination Date” |
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Numbers |
“On a scale from 1–10…” |
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Letters |
“Preferred Nickname” |
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File Upload |
Upload signed forms, medical records, etc. |
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Digital Signature |
For liability waivers or authorization |
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Slider |
Feedback or rating scales |
💵 Want to collect dollar amounts? Use one of the Payment Fields instead.
📌 Static Content Fields
These are used for layout, visuals, or instructional text—not for data collection.
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Field |
Description |
|---|---|
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Section Header |
Bold title for new sections |
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Static Content |
Add formatted text, images, or instructions |
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Divider |
Horizontal line to break up sections |
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Empty Space |
Visual buffer between sections |
📷 Use Static Content to include images of items or instructions throughout your form.
📇 Contact Info Fields
These are preset questions designed to collect individual contact information.
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Field |
Description |
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Person’s Name |
First and last name fields |
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Validates email format |
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Phone Number |
Includes area/country code |
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Address |
Full address layout with city, state, ZIP |
👥 Collecting for multiple registrants? Use the Person Field Set instead.
⚙️ Options for All Field Types
Each field includes a Field Property Box with two key customization tabs:
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General Info: Edit the field name, placeholder, help text, and required status
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Conditions: Show the field only if specific responses are selected (e.g., “Select a size” appears only if someone selects “Yes” for “Buy a T-shirt”)
🛠 To edit a field after it’s placed, click the gear icon on the right corner of the field.
📬 Email Placeholders
Most fields automatically create a placeholder token used in email notifications.
These tokens pull the submitted values into confirmation messages or receipts.
Example: If a payment field is added, its placeholder adds a receipt line in the donor’s confirmation email.
Have Questions or Need Help?
If the product isn’t working as expected, our Support Team is available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM CST.
For product-related questions:
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Click the question mark icon inside the product to access tutorials and walkthroughs
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Use the Help Center chatbot for 24/7 answers
Looking for a personalized walkthrough?
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