Fields
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
- Open Auto Form Builder and create or edit a form.
- Drag the field onto the canvas.
- Configure its settings in the right-hand panel.
- Save, then copy the shortcode or embed code.
- 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.