This article explains how you can change the value properties of your form fields. Depending on the form type you use, you'll encounter different value-setting options.
- Click into Edit Mode.
- Select your form field.
- Click the Properties icon.
- Open the Values tab.
Here is a breakdown of each value setting:
Read Only
This option applies to all properties. This option prevents any changes to the value in the form field.
- Toggle the switch next to Read Only.
No export
This setting applies to all form field types. This option prevents the form data from being extracted from this document.
- Toggle the switch next to No Export.
Required
This setting applies to all form field types except Push Buttons. This option requires the user to fill out this form field before they can save the document.
- Toggle the switch next to Required.
Field Value
The field value is available only for Text Field and Combo Box.
- Validation script: Validates the field with a script (JavaScript) that you create or provide.
- The Set button opens a dialog box in which you can write and add new scripts.
Value List
This setting is for Combo Boxes (Dropdown Menus) and List Boxes. You can set the values that your users can choose between.
Step 1 - Open Value List Tool
There are 2 ways to open the tool. The first is in the Values Tab:
- Click on Set next to Options.
The other option:
- Right-click on the form field.
- Choose Edit Value List.
Step 2 - Add Values
You can add values to the list for your users. You can add the public-facing Name and customize the behind-the-scenes Value name.
- Click ADD.
- Type your value name.
- Click anywhere else to confirm.
- Repeat until all values are added.
Step 3 - Edit Public Name and Value Name
The Name column is what your user will see. Under Value you can set a different value name for data purposes.
- Double-click on the name you want to update.
- Type into the box.
- Click anywhere else to confirm.
Step 4 - Confirm new value list
- Click Apply to confirm your new list.
Step 5 - Deleting a value
- Click on the bin icon next to a value.
Bonus Step - Editable Value
If you are working with a Combo Box (Dropdown Menu), you can provide users the option to edit dropdown entries, adding their own.
- Toggle the switch next to Editable.