A comprehensive guide to form fields and their specific uses for collecting visitor information. Each field type serves a unique purpose in gathering data effectively.

Name Field

• Collects first and last names in separate boxes
• Appears as a single field in Google Sheets
• Alternative: Use Text fields for single-box name collection

Basic Information Fields

• Text: Single-line responses for brief information
• Email: Requires valid email format ([email protected] not accepted)
• Phone: Auto-formats based on region
• Text Area: Unlimited characters for longer responses

Selection Fields

• Dropdown: Single selection from a menu
• Checkbox: Multiple selections allowed
• Radio: Single selection with different display style
• Survey: Five-step rating scale (-2 to +2)

Location and Contact Fields

• Address: Collects postal address with country-specific formatting
• Website: Includes http:// prefix
• Twitter: Includes @ symbol prefix

Time and Date Fields

• Date: Region-specific formatting
• Time: Displays in visitor's local format with site's timezone
• Number: Numeric responses only
• Currency: Customizable currency symbol

Special Fields

• Line: Visual separator with optional title
• Hidden: Query parameters for tracking
• Password: Masked text visible in form submissions

File Upload Field

• Available in form blocks only
• Requires Google reCAPTCHA
• Supports images, documents, presentations, video, and audio
• 10 MB file size limit
• Up to 5 files per submission

Supported File Types:

• Images: .png, .jpg, .tiff, .heic
• Documents: .docx, .doc, .pdf, .txt
• Presentations: .pptx, .pdf
• Video: .mp4, .avi, .avchd, .flv
• Audio: .mp3, .wav, .aac, .mp4, .alac

File Access Methods:

• Contacts panel: Via submission details
• Email: Through email link
• Google/Zapier/Mailchimp: URL download
• Note: Only site owners and administrators can download files

All form fields support localized formatting based on visitor location, ensuring proper data collection across regions.

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