> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.orbitforms.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Form Fields

> A complete guide to all available field types in OrbitForms forms.

A complete guide to all available field types in OrbitForms forms.

<Note>
  **Adding Fields**

  In the form editor, click **Add Field** to open the field picker. Select the field type you need and it will be added to your form.

  **Tip:** Drag and drop fields to reorder them. Click a field to edit its properties.
</Note>

## Available Field Types

### Text

Single-line text input for names, titles, and short answers.

**Options:** Placeholder, Min/Max length, Pattern validation

**Use Cases:** Full Name, Company Name, Job Title

### Email

Email input with built-in format validation.

**Options:** Placeholder, Custom error message

**Use Cases:** Work Email, Personal Email

### Phone

Phone number input with optional formatting.

**Options:** Placeholder, Country code, Format validation

**Use Cases:** Mobile Number, Work Phone

### Number

Numeric input with optional min/max constraints.

**Options:** Placeholder, Min value, Max value, Step

**Use Cases:** Age, Quantity, Budget

### Textarea

Multi-line text input for longer responses.

**Options:** Placeholder, Rows, Min/Max length

**Use Cases:** Message, Description, Feedback

### Select

Dropdown menu for selecting one option from a list.

**Options:** Options list, Default value, Placeholder

**Use Cases:** Country, Department, How did you hear about us?

### Radio

Radio buttons for selecting one option from visible choices.

**Options:** Options list, Default value, Layout (vertical/horizontal)

**Use Cases:** Yes/No questions, Rating scales

### Checkbox

Checkboxes for selecting multiple options or accepting terms.

**Options:** Options list, Default checked, Min/Max selections

**Use Cases:** Interests, Terms acceptance, Multiple choices

### Date

Date picker for selecting dates.

**Options:** Min date, Max date, Date format

**Use Cases:** Birth Date, Preferred Date, Deadline

### URL

URL input with format validation.

**Options:** Placeholder, Custom error message

**Use Cases:** Website, LinkedIn Profile, Portfolio

### File Upload

File upload for documents, images, and attachments.

**Options:** Accepted file types, Max file size, Multiple files

**Use Cases:** Resume, Photo, Documents

### Rating

Star rating for feedback and reviews.

**Options:** Max stars, Allow half stars, Default value

**Use Cases:** Satisfaction, Experience, Recommendation

## Common Field Settings

All field types share these common configuration options:

* **Label** — The question or prompt displayed above the field
* **Required** — Whether the field must be filled before submitting
* **Placeholder** — Example text shown when the field is empty
* **Help Text** — Additional instructions shown below the field
* **Field Name (ID)** — Internal identifier used in submissions and integrations

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