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Explore GriffinForms field types and configuration patterns, from basic contact inputs to advanced multi-step and file upload fields.

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Checkbox Field Allow respondents to select one or multiple options from a predefined list — with options you can edit directly on the form canvas. Divider Field Add a horizontal rule to separate sections of your form. It has no label, collects no answer, and follows your form theme automatically. Email Field Collect valid email addresses, restrict specific domains, and use those addresses in builder notification rules. File Upload Field Allow users to securely attach documents, images, or archives to their submissions with strict limits on file size and format. Image Selection Field Let respondents choose from a set of labelled image options — useful for product selectors, style pickers, preference surveys, and any choi… Input Address Field If you need structured mailing addresses instead of one long text blob, the Address field keeps every part in its own place while still sto… Input Date Field Collect single dates or birthdates with native browser calendar pickers and configurable validation windows. Input Password Field If your form needs to collect a password safely, this field gives you masking, strength rules, confirmation, and optional encryption so you… Input Phone Field If you need phone numbers that stay usable across countries and systems, the Phone field combines country-aware formatting, validation, and… Input Text Field Collect single-line text entries with flexible validation rules, character limits, and optional uniqueness checks across repeated entries. Input Time Field If you need users to pick a time instead of a full date, the Time field gives you a native picker, validation, and repeatable entries that… Likert Field Measure attitudes and opinions by asking users to rate multiple statements across a single, consistent scale. Number Field Collect numeric data like quantities, ages, or measurements with strict validation to prevent invalid input. Paragraph Text Field Collect multi-line responses like comments, cover letters, feedback, or detailed descriptions. Radio Field Present a visible list of options where the user must select exactly one answer — with options you can edit directly on the form canvas. Rating Field Collect feedback and satisfaction scores visually using a customizable star rating interface. Rich Text Field Allow users to submit formatted content like bold text, lists, and links using a WYSIWYG editor. Select Field Present a dropdown menu for long lists of single-choice options to save vertical space — with options you can edit directly in the builder. Signature Field Capture digital signatures drawn directly on touch screens or with a mouse for contracts and agreements. Terms And Conditions Field If your form needs explicit consent, this field keeps the checkbox, the policy content, and the acceptance record together so users underst… Url Field Collect website links, social media profiles, or portfolio URLs with strict protocol and domain constraints.