Form fields

Whether you’re creating a basic or complex form, Snapforms’ wide range of field types and advanced settings provide the flexibility to add as much or as little functionality as you need.

When adding a new field to your form, the primary settings for the field type will be displayed. This includes the option to mark required fields (*) to ensure information is provided.

Each field also has a range of advanced options that are specific to the field type. These settings are used to provide additional functionality for various use cases. Some advanced options are common across multiple field types.

Click the links below to learn more about each field type.

Field name	Description
Short Answer	Displays a short free text field suitable for capturing most types of information.
Long Answer	Displays a large free text field that allows form users to provide more detailed information.
Dropdown List	Displays a dropdown list of options where only one can be selected.
Choose One	Displays radio buttons for different options but allows one selection only.
Choose Multiple	Displays checkboxes for different options and allows multiple selections.
Checkbox	Displays a single checkbox that is often used to indicate agreement to terms and conditions, confirmation, or opt-in.
Email Address	Displays a text field that requires a valid email format.
Date Select	Displays a calendar when the field is clicked.
File Upload	Displays a file upload function that allows form users to browse and upload their files, photos, and documents.
Signature	Displays a signature box that allows the form user to digitally sign using their mouse/finger.
Choice Matrix	Displays a matrix of questions that have the same response options in a header row.
Address	Displays a group of sub-fields for each component of an address, e.g. street address, city, postcode, etc.
CAPTCHA Verification	Displays a CAPTCHA challenge for additional security/anti-spam measures.

Advanced fields and business tools

Field name	Description
Payment	Allow your customers to make credit card payments directly through Snapforms, or connect to a third-party payment provider.
Booking	Embed a fully-fledged booking system within a form so your customers can easily book your services.
Field Table	Provides form users with the ability to add multiple rows of the same fields.
SMS Verification	Used to collect and verify mobile numbers by sending a code to ensure they are valid.
Email Verification	Used to collect and verify email addresses by sending a code to ensure they are valid.
Lookup	Connect a field to a centralised database to allow form users to select their response from a large list of values.
Calculation	Allows you to build formulas for automating calculations based on form responses. This field has a wide range of uses. Some common examples include: Calculating total price based on selected options and quantities entered. Calculating time between two date fields. Using IF statements to determine outcomes based on multiple scenarios. Calculating weights assigned to each answer/ choice.
Hidden Reference	Allows you to add a reference field for internal purposes that’s not visible to form users. This field also supports automatic population of form reference numbers.
Draw on image	Displays an image/diagram that allows form users to draw on, as part of their answers.
ABN Lookup	Powered by the Australian Business Register (ABR), the ABN Lookup field allows your form users to search for an Australian Business Number (ABN) and automatically populate associated information such as the entity name and address.