Using fields in forms
Each question you ask in a CMS form requires an answer field. There are various types of fields available, to suit any question.
Read more about other aspects of creating a CMS form: Create a form
Field types
Text
Creates a short text field, ideally used when asking for a name or address, or other information with a limited length. You can define the subtype according to the type of data you are asking.
Subtypes are used to specify and validate the desired input. For example, if you select the subtype 'email', the form makes sure that a valid email address is entered.
Text long
Creates a larger text field, ideally used for question or feedback boxes.
Checkbox
Creates a single checkbox, which is deactivated by default. The website visitor can choose to activate it. This is often used for newsletter consent, or other agreement requirements. It is possible to make a different question field dependent on the activation of a checkbox (see Field settings below).
Date
Creates a field for date selection. Change the subtype to 'Date and time' to also ask for a specific time on that date.
Selection
Creates a multiple choice answer option. The subtype determines how these choices are presented. Enter your available answer options in the 'Options' box, separated by commas. Some subtypes do not require you to enter answer options, as these are preset.
Regular subtypes:
Dropdown
Radio buttons
Checkboxes (multiple answers possible)
Preset subtypes:
Administration dropdown (to select an administration within your organization)
Sales object dropdown (to select an object for sale)
Form channel dropdown (to select a 'how did you find us?' source).
File upload
Creates the possibility for your website visitor to upload an attachment. This may for example be used for resumés in vacancy forms, or for photos/receipts in complaint forms. The uploaded files can be accessed in the form reactions, and if you add a form action where the responses to your form are emailed to you, the files will also be sent as an attachment to this email.
Heading
This is not an answer field, but a way for you to use a header and subtitle to structure and explain your form, if needed.
Field settings
The field types above share some of their available settings.
Name: the title of the field, this is where you enter the question to be answered.
Description: add an explanatory note here if needed.
You can choose to mark the question as a required field.
'Only show after selection of' is an option that can be used to make a question dependent on whether a previous checkbox field type question has been activated. Ignore this option if the question should always be shown.
Use the flag buttons to enter questions and answer options in various languages, according to the audiences that you want to reach with your form.
In the Fields overview, change the order of your fields by dragging them to the desired position.