Set Up Field Validation

Fields can be configured to automatically validate a response against criteria you define. This includes using conditional logic to define conditions and rules as well as standard validation settings for word count, number of responses, and more.

This validation ensures users enter a response for all options in a Field group or Picklist group.

  1. In the Form Builder, hover over the field and select Edit component.

  2. In Configuration, select the Validation tab.

  3. Select the checkbox next to All options must have a response.

  4. Optional - Add a custom message in Custom error message to guide the user if they submit the form without meeting the requirements. Otherwise, a standard error message will be used.

  5. Save your changes.

 

This validation determines the minimum and maximuman number of options users should respond to in a Field group, Picklist group, or Table field.

  1. In the Form Builder, hover over the field and select Edit component.

  2. In Configuration, select the Validation tab.

  3. Specify a minimum or maximum number of responses.

  4. Optional - Add a custom message in Custom error message to guide the user if they submit the form without meeting the requirements. Otherwise, a standard error message will be used.

  5. Save your changes.

 

This validation determines the number of options users can select in a Select box or Picklist field.

  1. In the Form Builder, hover over the field and select Edit component.

  2. In Configuration, select the Validation tab.

  3. Specify a minimum or maximum number selected.

    Tip: This number will appear in the form.

  4. Optional - Add a custom message in Custom error message to guide the user if they submit the form without meeting the requirements. Otherwise, a standard error message will be used.

  5. Save your changes.

 

This validation determines the minimum or maximum value users can enter in a Number or Currency field.

  1. In the Form Builder, hover over the field and select Edit component.

  2. In Configuration, select the Validation tab.

  3. Specify a minimum or maximum value to accept.

  4. Optional - Add a custom message in Custom error message to guide the user if they submit the form without meeting the requirements. Otherwise, a standard error message will be used.

  5. Save your changes.

 

This validation ensures the responses users enter in a Field group total a specific value.

  1. In the Form Builder, hover over the field and select Edit component.

  2. In Configuration, select the Validation tab.

  3. Enter a value in Responses must add up to the following value.

    Tip: If the field uses percentages, responses must total 100% by default.

  4. Optional - Add a custom message in Custom error message to guide the user if they submit the form without meeting the requirements. Otherwise, a standard error message will be used.

  5. Save your changes.