Form Fields
A complete guide to all available field types in Orbit AI forms.
Adding Fields
In the form editor, click Add Field to open the field picker. Select the field type you need and it will be added to your form.
Tip: Drag and drop fields to reorder them. Click a field to edit its properties.
Available Field Types
Text
Single-line text input for names, titles, and short answers.
Options
- Placeholder
- Min/Max length
- Pattern validation
Use Cases
Full Name, Company Name, Job Title
Email input with built-in format validation.
Options
- Placeholder
- Custom error message
Use Cases
Work Email, Personal Email
Phone
Phone number input with optional formatting.
Options
- Placeholder
- Country code
- Format validation
Use Cases
Mobile Number, Work Phone
Number
Numeric input with optional min/max constraints.
Options
- Placeholder
- Min value
- Max value
- Step
Use Cases
Age, Quantity, Budget
Textarea
Multi-line text input for longer responses.
Options
- Placeholder
- Rows
- Min/Max length
Use Cases
Message, Description, Feedback
Select
Dropdown menu for selecting one option from a list.
Options
- Options list
- Default value
- Placeholder
Use Cases
Country, Department, How did you hear about us?
Radio
Radio buttons for selecting one option from visible choices.
Options
- Options list
- Default value
- Layout (vertical/horizontal)
Use Cases
Yes/No questions, Rating scales
Checkbox
Checkboxes for selecting multiple options or accepting terms.
Options
- Options list
- Default checked
- Min/Max selections
Use Cases
Interests, Terms acceptance, Multiple choices
Date
Date picker for selecting dates.
Options
- Min date
- Max date
- Date format
Use Cases
Birth Date, Preferred Date, Deadline
URL
URL input with format validation.
Options
- Placeholder
- Custom error message
Use Cases
Website, LinkedIn Profile, Portfolio
File Upload
File upload for documents, images, and attachments.
Options
- Accepted file types
- Max file size
- Multiple files
Use Cases
Resume, Photo, Documents
Rating
Star rating for feedback and reviews.
Options
- Max stars
- Allow half stars
- Default value
Use Cases
Satisfaction, Experience, Recommendation
Common Field Settings
All field types share these common configuration options:
Label
The question or prompt displayed above the field
Required
Whether the field must be filled before submitting
Placeholder
Example text shown when the field is empty
Help Text
Additional instructions shown below the field
Field Name (ID)
Internal identifier used in submissions and integrations
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