How to choose the right field | Zoho Forms

How to choose the right field type?



Zoho Forms provides you with a variety of form fields to get data from your respondents. Knowing which field to use is crucial to obtain the right data.
Form Builder Fields - Zoho Forms


If you want to get a short amount of text from your respondents, such as name, company name, etc., you can use the Single Line field, which can take up to 255 characters as input.

              

If you are looking to collect a large amount of text from your respondents, like description, comments, feedback, etc., use the Multi Line field.

              

To collect a numeric value (without a decimal point), such as age, quantity, number of people, etc., use the Number field. If you wish to accept numeric values with decimal places, such as scores, use the Decimal field.

              

If you are looking to collect a date or time from your respondents, like their date of birth, date and time of arrival, etc., you can use the Date, Time, or Date-Time fields.

 

We also have dedicated fields for name, address, phone number, email address, website, and currency.

 

How to decide which choice-based field to use?

When you want your respondents to choose an option from a long list of choices, such as a list of countries, you can save the space on your form using a Dropdown field.

If you want your respondents to choose an option from a few options, like Yes or No, use the Radio field.
 
If you want to let your respondents choose more than one option from the list of choices, use the Checkbox or Multiple Choice fields.


Looking to learn about your customer experience or conduct a satisfaction survey? Choose the Matrix Choice field as a way to ask several questions!

 

Want to sell products with their images in your order form? Use the Image Choices field.

   

Other fields                 

To allow your respondents to enter a true/false or yes/no response, or to let them select if they agree/disagree with your terms, use the  Terms and Conditions field. 

           

 

Let your users upload necessary files and images, like resumes, photos, screenshots, etc., using the File Upload and Image Upload fields.

 

Having a long form with a lot of questions? The form can look unorganized if you keep adding questions without breaking them up into sections and pages. Break your form into sections, using the Section field, and organize the sections into separate pages using the Page Break field to provide a clean form filling experience to your respondents. Learn more about multi-page forms.

Form Creator - Zoho Forms

 

Collect multiple line items in your form with the Subform field. Create repeating sections with one Subform. For example, it can be used in order forms, booking forms, application forms, etc., to collect additional details associated with the primary form. 

Form Builder Subform - Zoho Forms

 

Want to collect payments with your form? Use the Payment field to process the payments through third-party merchants. You can also configure formulas to calculate the payment amount using the Formula field and trigger workflows only on successful payment.

Un-complicate calculations

 

Let customers rate your products and services with the Rating or Slider fields.

 

Provide more information about your service or product in a few lines using the Description field.

 

You can get your respondents to sign application forms, enrollment forms, etc., using the Signature field.

 

Generate unique identification numbers for each form entry using the Unique ID field that helps identify individual submissions. This field is great when it comes to keeping track of your orders. It remains invisible to the customers when they’re filling out the form, but when they hit “submit,” you receive a unique reference number for the form submission along with the information that the customer filled out.

 

Explore more about the fields available in Zoho Forms!




        Create. Review. Publish.

        Write, edit, collaborate on, and publish documents to different content management platforms.

        Get Started Now


          Access your files securely from anywhere

            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







                                Quick LinksWorkflow AutomationData Collection
                                Web FormsEnterpriseOnline Data Collection Tool
                                Embeddable FormsBankingBegin Data Collection
                                Interactive FormsWorkplaceData Collection App
                                CRM FormsCustomer ServiceAccessible Forms
                                Digital FormsMarketingForms for Small Business
                                HTML FormsEducationForms for Enterprise
                                Contact FormsE-commerceForms for any business
                                Lead Generation FormsHealthcareForms for Startups
                                Wordpress FormsCustomer onboardingForms for Small Business
                                No Code FormsConstructionRSVP tool for holidays
                                Free FormsTravelFeatures for Order Forms
                                Prefill FormsNon-Profit

                                Intake FormsLegal
                                Mobile App
                                Form DesignerHR
                                Mobile Forms
                                Card FormsFoodOffline Forms
                                Assign FormsPhotographyMobile Forms Features
                                Translate FormsReal EstateKiosk in Mobile Forms
                                Electronic Forms
                                Drag & drop form builder

                                Notification Emails for FormsAlternativesSecurity & Compliance
                                Holiday FormsGoogle Forms alternative GDPR
                                Form to PDFJotform alternativeHIPAA Forms
                                Email FormsFormstack alternativeEncrypted Forms

                                Wufoo alternativeSecure Forms

                                TypeformWCAG


                                      All-in-one knowledge management and training platform for your employees and customers.

                                                Create. Review. Publish.

                                                Write, edit, collaborate on, and publish documents to different content management platforms.

                                                Get Started Now




                                                                  You are currently viewing the help pages of Qntrl’s earlier version. Click here to view our latest version—Qntrl 3.0's help articles.




                                                                      Manage your brands on social media


                                                                        • Desk Community Learning Series


                                                                        • Digest


                                                                        • Functions


                                                                        • Meetups


                                                                        • Kbase


                                                                        • Resources


                                                                        • Glossary


                                                                        • Desk Marketplace


                                                                        • MVP Corner


                                                                        • Word of the Day


                                                                        • Ask the Experts


                                                                          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 Demo

                                                                                                            Get a personalized demo or POC

                                                                                                            REGISTER NOW


                                                                                                              Design. Discuss. Deliver.

                                                                                                              Create visually engaging stories with Zoho Show.

                                                                                                              Get Started Now








                                                                                                                                  • Related Articles

                                                                                                                                  • Field Rules

                                                                                                                                    Overview Using the Field Rules, you can choose to show or hide certain form fields to your respondents or set certain fields as mandatory to fill in based on their previous responses on the form. This way, you can let your respondents see only the ...
                                                                                                                                  • Field Properties

                                                                                                                                    Table of Contents Overview Dynamic Field Labels Rename Uploaded Files Assign Values to Choices Import Choices Group Choices Choice Availability Scanner Input - Web Browser Scanner Input - Mobile App Overview You can set the properties to customize ...
                                                                                                                                  • Large List

                                                                                                                                    Table of contents Overview Adding a Large List Field Field Properties Choose From Choose from an existing large list Create a new large list Managing Large Lists Creating a Large List Editing a Standard Choice List Editing a Grouped Choice List ...
                                                                                                                                  • Terms and Conditions Field

                                                                                                                                    Whenever you collect users' data via forms on your websites, blogs, or e-commercials, it is recommended that you have your user's consent before you share their data to avoid any legal disputes, privacy concerns, or security risks. To allow users to ...
                                                                                                                                  • Response Format for Content Type

                                                                                                                                    application/json: When you choose this content type, you will receive your response format as shown below. {     "Name": "Richard Johnson",     "Email": "richardjohnson@zylker.com",     "Phone": "xxxxxxxxxx",     "Dependent_details": [         {     ...
                                                                                                                                    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