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Single Line Text

Single Line Text fields are the most commonly used field type. They are typically used to insert a small amount (or single line) of text, such as a name or a city. Single Line Text Field

Standard field options

A Single Line Text field has the following options:

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Default values and field icons

The default value icons can be used to specify whether the text entered in a Single Line Text field on the form builder page should be a default value or a placeholder. Learn how to set a default value and how to set a placeholder in a text field.

Field action icons allows you to duplicate, delete, and/or move a field on the form builder page. See the field action icons article for more information.

Field-specific options

Max Characters

Set a maximum character in a field to limit how many characters can be displayed.

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Autocomplete attribute

This field setting allows you to set an autocomplete HTML attribute. The autocomplete attribute asks the browser to attempt autocompletion based on user history. Read more about the Autocomplete attribute.

The options give context to autofill features in browsers. For example, if you choose Birthday as an option, Safari can take your Birthday from your profile details and insert it into the form. Note: The autocomplete attribute will be used in favor of an attribute found in custom HTML.

Custom Format

Select this option if you need a specific custom format. You can enter the format you want in the field next to it.

When you turn on the Pro version, you can use the input mask, which is a premium feature. If the input mask has a value, choose this format for existing forms. For more help, check the guide on customizing the format with an input mask.

Currency Format

Show the number in the field as currency. It will follow the currency format set in Formidable → Global Settings by default. This format includes two decimal places and a currency symbol. Additionally, you can customize the thousand separator, decimal separator, and number of decimal places and choose your preferred currency symbol.

When you type in a field, the currency formatting will be applied immediately. For example, if a user types This item will cost 5000 it will appear as This item will cost $5,000.00.

Number Format

The number format automatically applies formatting when you enter numbers. It has options for the thousand separator, decimal separator, decimal places, and symbols on the left and right. When you type in a field, the number formatting will be applied immediately. For example, if a user types There are 1500000 attendees in the event it will appear as There are 1,500,000 attendees in the event

Display single line text fields

Display the value submitted in a Single Line Text field in a form's confirmation message, email, or View. Just insert [x], where x is the ID or key of the Single Line Text field.

If you haven't created a View before, read more about creating a View.

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