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Forms & Surveys: Quick Add Fields and Edit Custom Fields

Quick Add Fields and Edit Custom Fields let you create, reuse, and manage form and survey fields directly from the builder, including calculations, scoring, and conditional logic.

Updated over 2 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

Use this feature when you want to:

  • Add custom fields to forms or surveys without leaving the builder

  • Reuse the same field across multiple forms or surveys

  • Configure scoring, math calculations, or conditional logic

  • Edit existing custom fields from a centralized location


Accessing the Form or Survey Builder

  1. Navigate to Sites from the left menu.

  2. Open Forms or Surveys.

  3. Select an existing form/survey or click Add Form.

  4. Open the builder.


Quick Add Custom Fields in the Builder

Quick Add allows you to create and save custom fields directly from the form or survey editor.

Add a Field

  1. In the builder, open the Form Element panel.

  2. Select the Quick Add tab.

  3. Drag and drop a field type into the form.

Supported Quick Add field types include:

  • Single Line

  • Multi Line

  • Text Box List

  • Single Dropdown

  • Multi Dropdown

  • Checkbox

  • Radio

  • Date Picker

  • Number

  • File Upload

  • Signature


Custom Fields Tab (Global Field Library)

The Custom Fields tab shows fields saved to your account and reusable across all forms and surveys.

Add a New Custom Field

  1. Open the Custom Fields tab.

  2. Click Add.

  3. Choose the field type.

  4. Configure the field and save.


Editing Custom Fields

Once a form or survey is saved:

  • The field name and query key are locked in the builder.

  • These properties can only be edited from the Custom Fields section.

You can still edit:

  • Options (dropdown, radio, checkbox)

  • Order and visibility

  • Calculations and conditions


Math Calculations and Scoring

Math Calculations allow you to calculate values or scores using form fields.

Supported Field Types for Calculations

  • Number

  • Monetary

  • Radio

  • Checkbox

  • Single Dropdown

  • Multi Dropdown

Configure a Score or Calculation Field

  1. Drag a Score field into the form.

  2. Select the field and open the Calculations tab.

  3. Add fields and operators to build your formula.

  4. Preview to see real-time calculation results.

Common use cases:

  • BMI calculators

  • Quiz scoring

  • Budget or pricing calculators


Conditional Logic

Conditional logic controls actions based on field values.

Available Conditions

  • Show or hide fields

  • Display custom messages

  • Redirect to a URL

  • Disqualify leads

Configure Conditions

  1. Select a field.

  2. Open Conditions.

  3. Add a condition rule.

  4. Define the trigger and action.

Conditions run from top to bottom.


Using Address Fields in Conditions

Address fields can be used in conditional logic.

Supported address components:

  • Street Address

  • City

  • State

  • Country

  • Postal Code

Example uses:

  • Redirect users based on country

  • Show fields only for specific cities or regions


Important Notes

  • Custom fields added via Quick Add are saved globally to the account.

  • Editing options affects all forms using that field.

  • Calculation changes apply in real time.

  • Conditional logic overrides hidden field settings.


FAQ

Can I edit a custom field after saving the form or survey?

Yes. After saving, the field name and query key are locked in the builder. You can edit them from the Custom Fields section.

What field types support math calculations?

Number, Monetary, Radio, Checkbox, Single Dropdown, and Multi Dropdown fields support calculations.

Can one custom field be used in multiple forms?

Yes. Once created, a custom field is available across the entire account and can be reused in any form or survey.

Do calculation changes update existing forms?

Yes. Updates apply immediately anywhere the field is used.

Can I preview calculations and conditions before publishing?

Yes. Use Preview in the builder to test calculations, scoring, and conditional logic before saving.

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