Adding input and text fields to forms under the “Form fields” tab

Adding input and text fields to forms under the “Form fields” tab

You can add more fields to your forms by using the “Form fields” tab under “Forms”.

Adding an existing input field from the database:

  1. Click on the  symbol and select “Add field”. This option is also always displayed right at the bottom of the list.
  2. Select an existing master data or event-specific field to add it to the list.

Adding a completely new input field:

  1. Click on the  symbol and select “Add field”. This option is also always displayed right at the bottom of the list.
  2. Select “New custom field” from the menu to create a new database field and to integrate it into the form on the event website.
  3. Enter the new field’s name in the text field: This is the name that the new field will be shown under in the database. The field name shown on the event website can be changed again once the new field has been saved for the first time. You can customise the name under which the new field will be shown in the database under > Guests > Custom fields.


Select from the following field types:
    1. Checkbox
    2. Text (short)
    3. Text (long): multiple rows of text such as “Comments”
    4. Choice list (single): guests can select a single item from the choice list
    5. Choice list (multiple): guests can select multiple items from the choice list
    6. Date picker: to allow guests to select a date
    7. Time: choice list from which guests can select a time
    8. File: allows guests to upload files in a range of formats



You should only select the “Save in account” box if you want to add this field to your account as another master data field. Fields designed for information that is only relevant to a specific event should never be designated master data fields. Please note that you will only be able to edit these fields by going to > Account > Contacts > Custom fields.

Adding text elements

  1. Text elements are never saved to the database and are only used for displaying descriptions and other content on the registration form on the event website. 
  2. Click on the symbol and then on the “+ Text” button. This option is also always displayed right at the bottom of the list. You can change the field’s position on the form with the arrows on the far left or with Drag&Drop.


  3. A text element will always take up the entire width of the form. The text-field editor contains macros for personalising the field’s content, and can also be used to add dynamic contents (under > Dynamic contents). 
  4. You can choose whether you want your text field only to be shown for main guests, for additional guests or for both on the event website. 

  5. You can also limit text fields – just like query fields – to specific guest categories and to show/hide them depending on the data entered into other fields. 



  6. Once created, text fields can be deactivated in the checkbox on the left if you do not yet want to delete them.



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