Field Data Types
Field Data Types determine what kind of input users can provide when filling out a form. Choosing the correct field type helps ensure accurate data collection, better validation, and an improved experience.
Below are the supported field types along with explanations and examples.
Supported Field Types
1. Text
Purpose: Used for short, single-line text input.
Best for: short answers, identifiers.
Example:
Vendor ID
2. Textarea
Purpose: Allows users to enter long, multi-line text.
Best for: Descriptions, comments, notes, or feedback.
Example:
Additional Remarks
3. Phone
Purpose: Captures phone numbers with proper formatting and validation.
Best for: Contact numbers.
Example:
+91 99999 4444
4. Number
Purpose: Accepts only numeric and decimal values.
Best for: Quantities, prices, counts, or numeric identifiers.
Example:
Quantity: 10
Amount: 24.50
5. Date
Purpose: Allows users to select a calendar date.
Best for: due dates, event dates.
Example:
25 Dec 2026
6. Date & Time
Purpose: Allows users to select both date and time.
Best for: Appointments, scheduling, booking times.
Example:
25 Dec 2026, 10:30 AM
7. Checkbox
Purpose: Allows users to select yes/no or true/false values.
Best for: Agreements, confirmations, enabling options.
Example:
☑ I agree to the Terms & Conditions
8. Dropdown
Purpose: Allows users to select one option from a predefined list.
Best for: Limited choices where only one value is allowed.
Example Options:
Petrol
Diesel
Electric
9. Multi-Select
Purpose: Allows users to select multiple options from a predefined list.
Best for: Tags, preferences, features, or categories.
Example Options:
Airbags
ABS
Sunroof
How to Choose the Right Field Type
Short text
Text
Long description
Textarea
Phone number
Phone
Numeric/Decimal value
Number
Date only
Date
Date with time
Date & Time
Yes / No choice
Checkbox
Single selection
Dropdown
Multiple selections
Multi-Select
Summary
Selecting the correct Field Data Type ensures:
Cleaner and more structured data
Better validation
Improved form usability
Use Dropdown and Multi-Select when predefined options are available, and Text / Textarea when user flexibility is required.
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