When creating a form, it's important to use the appropriate field types to gather the necessary information efficiently. Here's a guide on how to use different field types effectively:
Header
Use this to clearly indicate the name or title of your form.
For example
Form Name: PAR-Q
Paragraph
For writing a short or long explanation regarding your form
For example
This form is designed to assess your physical activity readiness. Please answer each question honestly.
Text Field
Use this for questionnaires where a short answer is expected.
For example
What is your email address?
Text Area
Use this for questionnaires where a long answer is expected
For example
Please describe any medical conditions you currently have and any medications you are taking.
Number
Use this for questionnaires where the answer must only be a number.
For example
How many days a week can you commit to this training?
Checkbox
Use this for questionnaires that require confirmation or acknowledgment.
For example
I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions.
Checkbox Group
Use this for questionnaires that require confirmation or acknowledgment.
For example
Please check any ailments or diseases you have from the list below:
[ ] High blood pressure
[ ] Diabetes
[ ] Asthma
Radio Group
Use this for questionnaires where only one answer is allowed from a given selection.
For example
For example:
Do you smoke?
( ) Yes
( ) No
Select Dropdown
Use this for questionnaires where only one answer is required, but there are too many options to choose from and displaying all of them will take a lot of space
For example
How did you hear about us?
[Dropdown menu with options such as "Word of Mouth," "Online Search," "Social Media," etc.]
Date field
Use this for questionnaires that require a date input.
For example
When would you like to start training?
By using these field types appropriately, you can create forms that are easy to understand and fill out for your respondents/members.