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General Settings

General settings are the basic configuration options available for most components. These settings define the core properties of a component.

Common General Settings​

  • Label: The field name displayed to users
  • Key: The unique identifier for the field (used in data processing)
  • Placeholder: Example text shown in the field before user input
  • Description: Additional information about the field
  • Default Value: Pre-filled value when the form loads

Label​

The Label setting defines the text that appears above or next to the component. It should clearly indicate what information is being requested. You can format the label text using basic HTML tags if needed.

Field Key​

The Field Key is the unique identifier for the component. It is used:

  • As the field name in form submissions
  • For referencing the field in workflows and conditions
  • In calculated value expressions
note

The Field Key is found in the Technical Properties tab, not here. See Technical Properties for details on naming conventions and when to rename the auto-generated key.

Placeholder​

The Placeholder setting defines example text that appears in the input field before the user enters any data. It should provide a hint about the expected format or content, but not replace a proper label or description.

Description​

The Description setting allows you to provide additional information about the field. This text appears below the field and can be used to:

  • Provide instructions
  • Explain the purpose of the field
  • Specify format requirements
  • Offer examples

Default Value​

The Default Value setting pre-fills the component with a value when the form loads. This can be:

  • A static value
  • A value from another field
  • A calculated value
  • A value from a data source

Default values can help streamline form completion and reduce errors by providing common or expected values.

note

If a field has both a Default Value and a Calculated Value set, the Calculated Value always wins — the default is ignored. Use one or the other, not both.