Basic Fields are the core building blocks of your forms.

They are designed for:

• Contact forms
• Inquiry forms
• Feedback forms
• Simple registrations
• Lead capture forms

Each Basic Field is easy to configure and works seamlessly with:

• Multi-column layouts
• Conditional Logic
• Email notifications
• Theme styling

This guide explains every Basic Field in detail.

Text Field

Single-line text input field.

The Text field is one of the most commonly used fields.

Best Used For:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Company Name
• Subject
• Short answers

Key Features:

• Custom label
• Placeholder text
• Required option
• Default value
• Column width control
• Conditional Logic support

When to Use It

Use the Text field when you need short, single-line input.

Avoid using it for long messages — use Textarea instead.

Email Field

Email address input field with built-in validation.

The Email field ensures users enter a properly formatted email address.

Best Used For:

• Contact forms
• Newsletter signups
• Account inquiries
• Quote requests

Key Features:

• Email format validation
• Required option
• Placeholder support
• Conditional Logic support

Why Use Email Instead of Text?

The Email field validates input automatically, reducing errors and improving deliverability.

Textarea Field

Multi-line text input field.

Textarea is designed for longer responses.

Best Used For:

• Message fields
• Detailed inquiries
• Feedback
• Comments
• Support descriptions

Key Features:

• Multi-line input
• Adjustable column width
• Required option
• Conditional Logic support

When to Use It

Use Textarea whenever users need to provide detailed information.

Avoid placing Textarea inside narrow columns.

Phone Field

Single-line input field for phone numbers.

The Phone Number field is designed specifically for capturing phone numbers with proper input types on mobile devices.

Best Used For:

• Phone Number
• Mobile Number
• Contact Number
• WhatsApp Number

Key Features:

• Custom label
• Placeholder text
• Required option
• Default value
• Column width control
• Conditional Logic support
• Mobile-friendly numeric keypad

When to Use It

Use the Telephone field when collecting phone numbers to improve mobile user experience.

Avoid using a Text field for phone numbers, as it won’t trigger the numeric keypad on mobile devices.

Select Field

Selectable list of predefined options.

Dropdown allows users to choose one option from a list.

Best Used For:

• Inquiry type
• Service category
• Department selection
• Country selection

Key Features:

• Custom option list
• Default selection
• Conditional Logic support
• Column width control

When to Use Dropdown

Use Dropdown when:

• You want to save space
• You have many options
• Only one option should be selected

Radio Buttons

Single selection from visible options.

Radio Buttons allow users to choose one option, but all choices are visible.

Best Used For:

• Yes / No questions
• Preference selection
• Short option lists

Key Features:

• Visible option list
• Single selection
• Conditional Logic support

When to Use Radio Buttons

Use Radio Buttons when:

• You have 2–4 options
• You want options clearly visible

Avoid using for long lists — use Dropdown instead.

Checkbox (Single)

Single agreement or toggle option.

This field allows users to check or uncheck a box.

Best Used For:

• Terms & Conditions agreement
• Newsletter opt-in
• Consent confirmation

Key Features:

• Required option
• Conditional Logic support

This is commonly used for compliance and permissions.

Checkbox Group

Multiple selectable options.

Checkbox Group allows users to select more than one option.

Best Used For:

• Services needed
• Interests
• Feature selection
• Preferences

Key Features:

• Multiple selections
• Custom option list
• Conditional Logic support

Use this when users may select more than one answer.

Hidden Field

Invisible field that stores predefined data.

Hidden Fields are not visible to users but store information in the submission.

Best Used For:

• Campaign tracking
• Identifying form source
• Passing internal identifiers
• Storing fixed values

Example:
If a form is placed on a pricing page, you can store:

Source: Pricing Page

Key Features:

• Not visible to users
• Automatically included in submission data
• Useful for integrations

When to Use It

Use Hidden Fields for internal tracking and automation workflows.

Do not use it to hide required user input.

Terms and Conditions Field

Checkbox field for user agreement.

The Terms and Conditions field requires users to agree before submitting the form.

Best Used For:

• Accepting terms of service
• User agreements
• Policy acknowledgments
• Legal confirmations

Key Features:

• Required checkbox enforcement
• Custom label with link support
• Error message handling
• Column width control
• Conditional Logic support

When to Use It

• Use this field when users must explicitly agree to terms before submission.
• Avoid making it optional if it is legally required.

GDPR Consent Field

Checkbox field for data privacy consent.

The GDPR field ensures users give explicit consent for data collection and processing.

Best Used For:

• Data collection consent
• Marketing opt-in
• Privacy policy agreement
• Compliance with GDPR regulations

Key Features:

• Explicit consent checkbox
• Custom consent text
• Privacy policy link support
• Required option
• Column width control
• Conditional Logic support

When to Use It

• Use the GDPR field when collecting personal data from users, especially in regions requiring compliance.
• Avoid pre-checking this field, as consent must be explicitly given by the user.

Section Break

Visual separator and grouping element.

Section Break helps organize longer forms.

Best Used For:

• Dividing form sections
• Creating logical groupings
• Improving readability

Example:

Personal Information
— Section Break —
Project Details
— Section Break —
Additional Notes

Section Break does not collect data — it improves layout and clarity.

Using Basic Fields with Conditional Logic

All Basic Fields support Conditional Logic.

You can:

• Show fields based on dropdown selections
• Hide optional fields
• Create dynamic form flows

For example:

Show “Company Name” only if “Business” is selected.

This keeps forms clean and user-friendly.

Using Basic Fields with Multi-Column Layouts

Basic Fields support column width settings.

You can:

• Place two Text fields side by side (50% + 50%)
• Create three equal columns (33% each)
• Mix widths for custom layouts

This allows professional form designs without custom coding.

Choosing the Right Field

Here’s a quick reference:

• Short answer → Text
• Email address → Email
• Long message → Textarea
• Numeric input → Number
• One selection (many options) → Dropdown
• One selection (few options) → Radio Buttons
• Multiple selections → Checkbox Group
• Agreement → Single Checkbox
• Layout separation → Section Break

Best Practices for Basic Fields

✔ Keep forms short
✔ Only require essential fields
✔ Use clear labels
✔ Combine with Conditional Logic for better UX
✔ Test on mobile devices

Related Guides

To get more out of Basic Fields, explore:

• Creating Multi-Column Layouts
• Using Conditional Logic
• Email Notifications Setup