TextField

Use a TextField when you need users to enter short, free-form text — like names, emails, or short responses. It’s one of the most commonly used input fields for collecting basic information.

How to Add a FreshForms TextField#

1. Edit the page where you want to add the form.
2. Click the “Insert More Content” button (usually represented by a “+” icon).
3. From the dropdown, select Other Macros.
4. Then type FreshForms- scroll and select FreshForms TextField.

This will insert a FreshForms TextField within the Container Macro.

Configuration Options#

Field Name#

Required. A unique, alphanumeric identifier for this field — no spaces or special characters. It should follow the same naming rules as the form container.

Example: firstName, employeeID, emailAddress

Label#

The short prompt or question shown above the text field. Use it to clearly describe what information you’re asking for.

Example: Your Full Name, Email Address, Reason for Request

Description#

Optional helper text that appears beneath the field. Use this to provide additional guidance, context, or formatting instructions.

Example: “We will not share your email with anyone.”

Required#

Check this box to make the field mandatory. The form will not be submitted unless the user fills this in.

Validation#

Choose a validation rule to control the kind of input allowed:

• Alphanumeric — Only letters and numbers
• Numeric — Only numbers
• Email — Must be a valid email address format

Use validation to ensure data is clean and accurate.