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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.

Key​

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

  • As the field name in form submissions
  • For referencing the field in workflows
  • In conditional logic
  • For API access to the data

Keys should be unique within a form and follow a consistent naming convention. By default, the key is generated from the label, but you can customize it as needed.

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.