Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder comes with a large number of easily customizable fields that allow you to create powerful Joomla forms. In this tutorial, we will show you how to configure fields in Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder.
Input is one of the basic fields. Form field Inpit includes 8 field types.
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Placeholder |
Adds a short example or hint text that is shown in a form field. |
Default Value |
Sets the default value with the ability to add Data Tags. |
Icon |
Adds an icon. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Read Only |
Makes the field inactive. |
Hidden |
Makes the field invisible. |
Properties |
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Validation |
Checks the correctness of the entered data (None, Numbers, Email, URL). * Available only for the field types Text Input and Text Area. |
Characters |
Sets the number of characters to enter the field (Min, Max). * Available only for the field types Text Input and Text Area. |
Confirm Email |
Adds the confirm email field. * Available only for the Email field. |
Mask |
Sets a certain format for users to follow when filling up a form. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The checkbox is an interactive box that allows users to select one or more options. Boxes can be checked and unchecked.
Items |
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Add |
Click the icon “Add New Item”. |
Default |
Select an item and set the “Default value”. |
Image |
Select an item and add an image. |
Copy |
Select an item(s) and click the icon “Copy Item”. |
Delete |
Select an item(s) and click the icon “Delete Item”. |
Rename |
Click on an item title and rename it. |
Value |
Set value (value would not be displayed but will participate in the calculations). |
Order |
Move an item using the icon "Drag & Drop". |
General |
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Type |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Properties |
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Number of Columns |
Sets the number of columns. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The radio field lets the user choose only one option from a list. The radio cannot be unchecked.
Items |
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Add |
Click the icon “Add New Item”. |
Default |
Select an item and set the “Default value”. |
Image |
Select an item and add an image. |
Copy |
Select an item(s) and click the icon “Copy Item”. |
Delete |
Select an item(s) and click the icon “Delete Item”. |
Rename |
Click on an item title and rename it. |
Value |
Set value (value would not be displayed but will participate in the calculations). |
Order |
Move an item using the icon "Drag & Drop". |
General |
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Type |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Properties |
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Number of Columns |
Sets the number of columns. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The dropdown is a closed-ended field type where users can select only one answer from a menu of choices. Dropdown field suits for presenting a long list of options.
Items |
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Add |
Click the icon “Add New Item”. |
Default |
Select an item and set the “Default value”. |
Copy |
Select an item(s) and click the icon “Copy Item”. |
Delete |
Select an item(s) and click the icon “Delete Item”. |
Rename |
Click on an item title and rename it. |
Value |
Set value (value would not be displayed but will participate in the calculations). |
Order |
Move an item using the icon "Drag & Drop". |
General |
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Type |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Placeholder |
Adds a short example or hint text that is shown in a form field. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The select multiple field allows users to select one or more values from a list.
Items |
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Add |
Click the icon “Add New Item”. |
Default |
Select an item and set the “Default value”. |
Copy |
Select an item(s) and click the icon “Copy Item”. |
Delete |
Select an item(s) and click the icon “Delete Item”. |
Rename |
Click on an item title and rename it. |
Value |
Set value (value would not be displayed but will participate in the calculations). |
Order |
Move an item using the icon "Drag & Drop". |
General |
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Type |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The upload file field allows a visitor to upload files by clicking a button and selecting it from a desktop. You can restrict the size, types, and number of files that visitors can upload.
General |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Properties |
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Allowed File Types |
Sets allowed file types. |
Max. Upload File Size |
Sets a maximum file size that can be uploaded (MB). |
Allow Multiple Files |
Allows multiple file uploads. |
Max. Number of Files |
Sets a maximum number of files that can be uploaded. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
To set Path to Uploads Storage or set Allowed File Types in the Media Manager navigate to Global Settings.
The slider field allows users to select numeric values from a defined range or set an exact value.
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Type |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Properties |
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Range |
Sets a range of numerical value. |
Step |
Sets increment value for range changes. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
Calendar adds a field with a popup calendar that allows easily to select a date.
General |
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Type |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Placeholder |
Adds a short example or hint text that is shown in a form field. |
Default Value |
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Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Read Only |
Makes the field inactive. |
Hidden |
Makes the field invisible. |
Properties |
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First Day of The Week |
Sets the first day of the calendar week. |
Disable Past Dates |
Disables past dates. |
Disable Specific Days of the Week |
Disables selected day of the week. |
Disable Specific Dates |
Disables specific dates. |
Disable Range of Dates |
Disables range of dates. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The phone field allows users to enter a phone number in the international format, depending on the country calling code you select.
General |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Default Value |
Adds a default value (country calling code and phone mask). |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The submit button field allows you to customize style, action after submission, and email notifications.
General |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Icon |
Adds an icon. |
On Click |
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Admin Email Notifications |
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Send to Admin |
Sends a notification to the site administrator or to the email addresses that you will add. |
Admin Email |
The email address to which the notification will be sent. In the field, you can enter one or more email addresses through "Enter". |
Cc |
Stands for carbon copy. * Whose address appears after the Cc: header would receive a copy of the message. The Cc header would appear inside the header of the received message. |
Bcc |
Stands for blind carbon copy. * The Email address of the recipients specified in this field does not appear in the received message header. |
From Email |
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Subject |
Sends along with the form. |
Text Editor |
Edits structure of the email body. |
PDF Attachment |
Attaches PDF file. |
Attach Uploaded Files |
Attaches uploaded files. |
Customer Email Notifications |
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Send to Customer |
Sends a notification to form submitter. |
Subject |
Sends with the completed form. |
Text Editor |
Edits structure of the email body. |
PDF Attachment |
Attaches PDF file. |
Attach Uploaded Files |
Attaches uploaded files. |
Spam Protection |
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reCAPTCHA |
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Honeypot |
Adds the invisible field to prevent spambots. |
PHP Scripts |
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After Data Submission |
The PHP code added in this field is executed after the form submission. PHP code shouldn't be wrapped in opening and closing PHP tags. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Save Data to Database |
Saves submitted data to a database. |
Background |
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Color |
Changes background color and opacity. |
Hover |
Changes background color and opacity on hover. |
Spacing |
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Padding |
Sets the spacing within a Submit Button (px). |
Border |
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Radius |
Rounds the corners of the button (px). |
Color |
Changes border color and opacity of Submit Button. |
Hover |
Changes background color and opacity on hover. |
Width |
Sets the width of the border (px). |
Font |
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Font |
Sets Font Family. |
Size |
Sets the font size (px or em). |
Letter Spacing |
Sets the amount of space between letters (px or em). |
Line Height |
Sets the height of the line box. |
Color |
Sets the color and opacity. |
Hover |
Sets the color and opacity on hover. |
Properties |
Sets boldness, style, uppercase and align. |
Shadow |
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Value |
Sets shadow value. |
Color |
Changes shadow color and opacity. |
Hover |
Changes color of shadow and opacity on hover. |
Icon |
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Size |
Sets the size (px or em). |
Color |
Sets the color and opacity. |
Hover |
Sets the color and opacity on hover. |
Properties |
Sets alignment (Left, Center, Right). |
The rating field allows you to add 1-5 ratings in your Joomla forms and provides the easiest way to get feedback about your business.
General |
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Type |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The accept field is a simple checkbox necessary to confirm the submitter’s consent to a specific condition.
General |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Properties |
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Text Editor |
Edits acceptance text. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The cart field allows you to create order forms with promo code, tax, and an unlimited number of shipments. Using the cart field you can accept online payments from your customers.
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Products |
Adds a field with product information. |
Currency |
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Symbol |
Adds a symbol, e.g. $, €, ₴. |
Currency Code |
Adds currency code, e.g. USD, EUR, UAH. |
Currency Position |
Sets position of currency (Before or After). |
Thousand Separator |
Sets the thousand separator (Comma, Dot, Space, None). |
Decimal Separator |
Sets the decimal separator (Comma, Dot). |
Number of Decimals |
Sets the number of decimals. |
Shipping |
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Add |
Click the icon “Add New Item”. |
Default |
Select an item and set the “Default value”. |
Copy |
Select an item(s) and click the icon “Copy Item”. |
Delete |
Select an item(s) and click the icon “Delete Item”. |
Rename |
Click on an item title and rename it. |
Value |
Set value (value would not be displayed but will participate in the calculations). |
Order |
Move an item using the icon "Drag & Drop". |
Promo Code |
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Promo Code |
Adds the "Coupon Code" field. |
Code |
Adds a unique promo code. |
Discount |
Adds discount (Amount, Percentage). |
Expires |
Sets the expiration date of coupon code. |
Tax |
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Tax |
Adds the "Tax" field. |
Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Rate % |
Sets tax rate in %. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The calculation field lets to add mathematical operations between fields in your forms.
General |
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Type |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Hidden |
Makes the field invisible. |
Calculation |
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Calculator |
Creates mathematical operations using field values. |
Properties |
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Value |
Sets value, e.g. $, ℓ, m². |
Position |
Sets value position (Before or After). |
Thousand Separator |
Sets the thousand separator (Comma, Dot, Space, None). |
Decimal Separator |
Sets the decimal separator (Comma, Dot). |
Number of Decimals |
Sets the number of decimals. |
Design |
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Inherit Global Styles |
Disables Inherit Global Styles. |
Type |
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Font |
Sets Font Family. |
Size |
Sets the font size (px or em). |
Letter Spacing |
Sets the amount of space between letters (px or em). |
Line Height |
Sets the height of the line box. |
Color |
Sets the color and opacity. |
Properties |
Sets boldness, style, uppercase and align. |
Background |
Changes background color and opacity. |
Padding |
Sets the spacing within a field (px). |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The Google Maps field embeds an interactive map into your form. Google Maps field allows uploading your own marker, display infobox with unique information, set theme style of the map.
This field is based on the Google Maps API. To activate the field, you need to enter the Google Maps API Key in form integrations.
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Address |
Adds a location by typing a concrete address. |
Google Maps |
Adds a marker. To add a marker click on the map. |
Infobox |
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Upload Marker |
Uploads a custom marker. |
Display Infobox |
Displays infobox. |
Text Editor |
Edits infobox content. |
Properties |
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Height |
Sets the height (px). |
Theme |
Sets the theme (Standard, Silver, Retro, Dark, Night, Aubergine). |
Controls |
Displays map controls. |
Scroll Zooming |
Enables scroll wheel zoom. |
Draggable Map |
Makes the map draggable. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
The autocomplete address field lets you auto-complete address fields and makes filling out the form easier for users.
This field is based on the Google Maps API. To activate the field, you need to enter the Google Maps API Key in form integrations.
General |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
Placeholder |
Adds a short example or hint text that is shown in a form field. |
Default Value |
Adds a default value. |
Help Text |
Adds the Help Text. |
Required |
Makes the field required. |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
Field ID |
Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag. |
The headline field displays text and provides a wide range of settings that allow you to create beautiful forms.
General |
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Label |
Adds Field Title. |
HTML Tag |
Formats and displays the text (H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, Paragraph). |
Design |
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Font |
Sets Font Family. |
Size |
Sets the font size (px or em). |
Letter Spacing |
Sets the amount of space between letters (px or em). |
Line Height |
Sets the height of the line box. |
Color |
Sets the color and opacity. |
Properties |
Sets boldness, style, uppercase and align. |
Padding |
Sets the spacing within a field (px). |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
The text field displays text information. The text field supports any combination of letters, numbers, or symbols.
Text Editor |
Add text using WYSIWYG CKEditor. |
The image field lets you add an image to the form.
General |
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Source |
Allows selecting images. |
Alt |
Adds an alternate text for an image. |
Width |
Sets the width of the image (px or %). |
Properties |
Sets alignment (Left, Center, Right). |
Advanced |
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Class Suffix |
Adds a CSS class for the item. |
The HTML field allows you to integrate the custom code.
Code Editor |
Adds custom HTML. |