Forms are essential tools for gathering information efficiently. Venngage offers a variety of form elements designed to meet different data collection needs. This article provides an overview of the key components you can add to your forms — including text fields, signature fields, and selection fields — as well as how to export editable versions of your forms.

Add Form Elements

To access form elements, open the Elements tab on the left sidebar and select Forms. From here, you can drag and drop the desired form fields onto your design.

Long and Short Text Fields

Text fields let users input written information.

• Short Text Fields: Best for concise answers like names or titles.

• Long Text Fields: Ideal for open-ended responses or detailed feedback.

To Add Short & Long Text Fields

1. In the Forms panel, drag and drop a Short Text or Long Text field onto your canvas.

   

2. Click the text field, then click Edit Field on the top toolbar to customize the placeholder, font, or alignment.

   

3. Adjust the field’s size and position as needed.

   These fields help you collect both structured and unstructured information based on your form’s purpose.

👉 Learn more: Using Long and Short Text Fields

Signature Field

A signature field allows users to add their signature directly within the form.
This feature is useful for:

• Agreements and contracts

• Consent forms

• Approvals and confirmations

To Add a Signature Field:

1. From the Forms section, drag and drop the Signature Field onto your design.

   

2. Click Add Signature on the top toolbar, then choose to draw, type or upload your signature.

   

3. Resize or reposition the field as needed.

Adding a signature field makes your forms more professional and legally binding when needed.

👉 Learn more: Adding a Signature Field

Selection Field

Selection fields let users choose from predefined options, improving data consistency and accuracy.
You can use:

• Dropdowns for compact option lists

• Checkboxes for multiple selections

• Radio buttons for single-choice answers

To Add a Selection Field:

1. From the Forms section, drag and drop Selection Field.

   

2. Click the field, then click Edit Field on the top toolbar to modify the label and available options.

   

3. Adjust size and placement to fit your design layout.

Properly designed selection fields streamline responses and make analysis easier.

👉 Learn more: Add and Edit a Selection Field

Exporting Editable Forms

Once your form is complete, you can export it in an editable format for future updates or collaboration.

• Keep the form’s layout and design intact.

• Allow others to make adjustments as needed.

This is particularly useful for forms that require regular updates or multiple sign-offs.

👉 Learn more: Exporting Editable Forms

✨ These resources will provide you with the tools to effectively implement these features in your forms, enhancing both user interaction and data collection efficiency.

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