Comprehensive Guide To General SureForms Fields

SureForms provides a range of field types to help you create functional and user-friendly forms. Each field is designed to capture specific types of information, making it easier for you to build forms that fit your requirements.

In this guide, we’ll go through the available fields in SureForms and explain how they work.

General SureForms Fields

Here are some of the general form fields that’ll be available to you:

We’ll go through each one of them:

Text

The Text Field in SureForms allows users to enter short pieces of text, such as names, last names, or brief comments.

Email

The Email Field in SureForms is designed to capture email addresses. The field ensures that the input matches a valid email format. 

The email field is important for forms where you need to collect user contact information.

URL

This field lets users enter a web address in a valid format. It’s ideal for collecting links or website details.

Textarea

This field allows users to input longer text, such as comments or detailed information, in a larger box. It’s ideal for forms where you may want to collect detailed feedback from the user.

The text area also supports Rich Text Editor.

Multiple Choice

This field provides a list of options where users can select one. It’s useful for multiple-choice questions.

SureForms also lets you modify your multiple choice in a way that you can select only one option. You can also try multiple layouts for this field and add/remove the options as per your wish.

Checkbox

The Checkbox field allows users to select a single option by clicking on a checkbox. This field is useful for simple yes/no questions or to indicate agreement with a statement. For example:

GDPR Agreement

This field adds a required checkbox to collect user consent for data processing, ensuring GDPR compliance.

To learn more about GDPR settings in SureForms, click here.

Number

This field enables users to enter numeric values. It’s handy for capturing quantities, measurements, or any numeric data.

You can also define a minimum value and a maximum value to ensure the entries fall within a specified range, such as setting limits for ages or quantities.

Phone Number

This field is designed for users to input their phone numbers. It supports different formats to accommodate international numbers.

SureForms automatically detects the country the user is in and adjusts the country code accordingly.

Dropdown

This field displays a list of options in a dropdown menu, allowing users to select one item. It’s a compact alternative to the multiple-choice field.

The user can also search for the option in the dropdown menu and then select it.

Address

This field collects complete address details, including street, city, state, country, and postal code, all in one section.

Custom Button

Displays a SureForms custom button other than the primary submit button. You can only add and customize one custom button per form.

Separator

This element is used to visually divide sections within the form, helping organize content for better readability. For example, look at the following black line separating multi-page forms in SureForms:

Heading

This field adds a title or heading to your form, making it easier for users to understand different sections. The text is larger than the usual text on your form, like:

Image

This field allows you to upload and display images directly in your form. 

You can upload images from your computer, the media library, or even insert them by providing it’s media URL.

Icon

This field lets you add icons for visual emphasis or clarity, helping users identify different parts of the form easily.

Each of these fields helps you create forms that are both functional and user-friendly. Choose the ones that best fit your needs and build your form with ease.

Advanced Fields Available With SureForms Premium

You can also access additional fields in SureForms such as:

• Date Picker
• Time Picker
• Hidden Fields
• Slider
• Page Break
• Rating
• Upload
• Signature

Date Picker

Date Picker is a form field that allows users to select a date from a visual calendar interface. It is commonly used in forms where the user needs to input a specific date, such as booking an appointment, selecting a birthdate, or scheduling an event.

Time Picker

Time Picker enables users to choose a specific time, often displayed in hours and minutes format. This field is particularly helpful for use cases like scheduling meetings, setting delivery or pickup times, or booking time-specific services.

Hidden

Hidden Fields are not visible to the end user but are included in the form to pass additional data in the background. These are typically used to capture technical or contextual information like user IDs, campaign tracking codes, or form source, without requiring any manual input.

Slider

Slider is an interactive input element that allows users to select a value by sliding a handle across a predefined range. It’s useful in scenarios like choosing a budget range, setting quantities, or rating experiences on a scale.

Page Break

Page Break is used to divide a long form into multiple pages or steps, making it easier for users to focus on one section at a time. This improves the user experience in longer forms such as surveys, multi-step registration, or application processes.

Rating

Rating Field provides a way for users to rate something using icons like stars, emojis, thumb. This is often used in customer feedback forms, service evaluations, or product reviews to quickly capture satisfaction levels.

Upload

Upload Field allows users to attach and submit files through the form. It supports formats like images, PDFs, documents, textand more. It is typically used for job applications, proof submissions, or file-sharing with support teams.

Signature

Signature Field lets users draw or type their signature directly into the form using a mouse, stylus, or finger. This is commonly used for digital consent, legal agreements, and approvals in online forms.

You can access these fields by upgrading your SureForms plan to Premium version.

That’s all! If you’ve any other questions, feel free to contact us. We’re always here to help.