This article explains how you can change the format properties of your form fields.
The format properties are only available for Text Fields and Combo Boxes (Dropdowns).
With field formatting, you can add special restrictions to your field, like forcing that field to represent a % or a date.
- Click into Edit Mode.
- Select your form field.
- Choose the Properties icon.
- Open the Format tab.
- Open the Category dropdown to pick a format.
You can set up the following options:
- Number - Only numbers can be entered; you can configure the specific formatting.
- Percentage - Any number entered into this field will become a %.
- Date - This field will only display dates in your chosen format.
- Time - This field will only display time figures in your chosen format.
- Special - Additional formatting options.
- Custom - JavaScript command.
Number
- Choose Number next to Category.
- Set the number of Decimal places after 0 that should be visible.
- You can pick between punctuation options for number separations next to Separator Style.
- When dealing with money, you can choose a Currency Symbol.
- When you do, you can choose the Symbol Location, placing it before or after the number.
Percentage
- Choose Percentage next to Category.
- Set the number of Decimal places after 0 that should be visible.
- You can pick between punctuation options for number separations next to Separator Style.
Date
- Choose Date next to Category.
- Pick from the available formats next to Date.
The date must be entered in the specific format you chose. However, anyone filling out a form will see a date selector:
Time
- Choose Time next to Category.
- Pick from the available formats next to Time.
Special
- Choose Special next to Category.
- Pick from the available formats next to Special.
Custom
You can also run a JavaScript command when a user interacts with your field.
- Choose Custom next to Category.
- You can add a Format Script or Keystroke Script by clicking on Change next to either.
- Enter your JavaScript command into the window that opens.
- We don't offer support on JavaScript commands, but you can click here for more information.