Understand Email Field | Zoho Creator Help

Understand email field

Understand email field

The email field enables your users to enter a valid email address. It validates if the email address entered is in the format:  example@domain.com

Below is how an email field looks on a form:

  • When a user accesses from a web browser:

  • When a user accesses from a phone or tablet:

Character limits

The email field can accept a maximum of 255 characters.

Maximum character length validation will be implemented strictly for all your form fields if a record is added via Deluge, API, or email input. This validation ensures that all the records added via various inputs undergo a thorough check for their field characters to ensure they're on par with the predefined character limits that you set, thereby minimizing error handling. 

Features

With respect to the user-experience of the email field on a form, you can:
  • Set an initial value for this field.  Learn how
    • You can have the email field prefilled with the current user or admin user's email address. You'll need to select the appropriate system variable in the email field's  Initial value  property
    • You can also set the required email address in the field's  Initial value  property
    • Setting an initial value does not prevent your users from editing the field's value and entering a different email address
  • Customize the  field name and field link name  of this field
  • Make it  mandatory  for your users to enter an email address in this field
  • Prevent your users from entering  duplicate values  - an email address that is part of an existing record, in this field
  • Set the  maximum number of characters  that your users can enter in this field
  • Enable users to  scan of a QR code or bar code  to enter an email address in this field
  • Enable  showing this field only to the app’s admin  (and hide it from other users)
  • Change this  field's type
  • Set this  field’s size
  • Enable displaying a  tooltip message  when your users access your form from a web browser and hover their mouse on this field

By default, when your user accesses an email field in a  report , the email addresses appear clickable on a web browser and tappable on a phone or tablet. When your clicks/taps an email address, the default email app of that device is launched and a blank mail is drafted to that email address.

  1. Understand fields
  2. Set initial value

    Zoho CRM Training Programs

    Learn how to use the best tools for sales force automation and better customer engagement from Zoho's implementation specialists.

    Zoho CRM Training
      Redefine the way you work
      with Zoho Workplace

        Zoho DataPrep Personalized Demo

        If you'd like a personalized walk-through of our data preparation tool, please request a demo and we'll be happy to show you how to get the best out of Zoho DataPrep.

        Zoho CRM Training

          Create, share, and deliver

          beautiful slides from anywhere.

          Get Started Now


            Zoho Sign now offers specialized one-on-one training for both administrators and developers.

            BOOK A SESSION





                        Still can't find what you're looking for?

                        Write to us:  support@zohoforms.com


                                



                            





                          Manage your brands on social media




                              Zoho Marketing Automation

                                Zoho Sheet Resources

                                 




                                    Zoho Forms Resources


                                      Secure your business
                                      communication with Zoho Mail


                                      Mail on the move with
                                      Zoho Mail mobile application

                                        Stay on top of your schedule
                                        at all times


                                        Carry your calendar with you
                                        Anytime, anywhere




                                              Zoho Sign Resources

                                                Sign, Paperless!

                                                Sign and send business documents on the go!

                                                Get Started Now





                                                        Zoho TeamInbox Resources



                                                                Zoho DataPrep Resources



                                                                  Zoho DataPrep Demo

                                                                  Get a personalized demo or POC

                                                                  REGISTER NOW


                                                                    Design. Discuss. Deliver.

                                                                    Create visually engaging stories with Zoho Show.

                                                                    Get Started Now










                                                                                          • Related Articles

                                                                                          • Understand users field

                                                                                            Understand users field The users field features a single-select dropdown menu that displays the users you've shared your app with. The users are listed by their usernames that Zoho Creator assigns to them when they sign up. Below is an example of how ...
                                                                                          • Understand radio field

                                                                                            Understand radio field The Radio field enables your users to select a value from a predefined set of choices that are displayed as radio buttons. When to use this field? You may consider the following pointers to determine when to use a radio field: ...
                                                                                          • Understand formula field

                                                                                            The Formula field enables you to automatically generate a value for each record in your form, based on a predefined expression. Let's take an example. The Total Amount in an Order form is calculated based on the Unit Price and Quantity of the ordered ...
                                                                                          • Understand subform field

                                                                                            The subform field enables you to display a form within a form. The form in which you add a subform is referred as the main form. Refer to the following sections to learn about subforms: Appearance When to use this field Understand adding a subform ...
                                                                                          • Understand lookup field

                                                                                            Understand lookup field The lookup field enables you to create a relationship between forms. Using this relationship you will be able to lookup data from another form in the same application or from a form in a different application in your Zoho ...
                                                                                          Wherever you are is as good as
                                                                                          your workplace

                                                                                            Resources

                                                                                            Videos

                                                                                            Watch comprehensive videos on features and other important topics that will help you master Zoho CRM.



                                                                                            eBooks

                                                                                            Download free eBooks and access a range of topics to get deeper insight on successfully using Zoho CRM.



                                                                                            Webinars

                                                                                            Sign up for our webinars and learn the Zoho CRM basics, from customization to sales force automation and more.



                                                                                            CRM Tips

                                                                                            Make the most of Zoho CRM with these useful tips.



                                                                                              Zoho Show Resources