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Text Field for WordPress Forms

The Text field collects a single line of input — the workhorse of almost every form. It's free and built into Auto Form Builder.

Settings & options

  • Placeholder and default value
  • Minimum and maximum length limits
  • Format/pattern validation with inline errors
  • Password mode — masks input as dots for sensitive values
  • Text transform on submit (e.g. uppercase, lowercase)
  • Trim whitespace from the start and end of input
  • Input type control for the right mobile keyboard
  • Inside-the-field and label icons
  • Auto-fill or copy another field's value with conditional logic
  • Hidden field option to carry data without user input
  • Prefill from a URL parameter

Use it for

  • Short custom answers
  • Subject lines
  • Reference or order numbers

How to add it

  1. Open Auto Form Builder and create or edit a form.
  2. Drag the field onto the canvas.
  3. Configure its settings in the right-hand panel.
  4. Save, then copy the shortcode or embed code.
  5. Paste it on any page — WordPress or not.

Works with

Related fields

FAQ

Can I validate the format?
Yes — set pattern rules and visitors see an inline error until it matches.

Add the Text field to your forms — free

Auto Form Builder includes Text and 20+ fields, with no code and no monthly fees.