Set Initial Value for Form Fields | Zoho Creator Help

Set initial value

Set initial value for form fields

Refer to this page to learn about the Initial value field property

Set initial value for single line field

Refer to this page to learn about the Single line field
  1. Open the form builder.
  2. Select the required field. Its  Field properties  will appear on the right.
  3. Navigate to the  Validation  section.
  4. Set the initial value as required:
    • Select the required  system variable . The corresponding value will be set in the single line field when your users access your form.

    • Enter the required value in the input box below  Initial value :

Set initial value for numeric fields

Applicable to the following numeric fields: Number , decimal , percent and currency .
  1. Open the form builder.
  2. Select the required field. Its  Field Properties  will appear on the right.
  3. Navigate to the  Validation  section.
  4. Enter the required value in the input box below  Initial value :


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