Form Building
Numerical Input Fields
Learn about Formora’s numerical input fields, including standard number inputs and interactive range sliders, for collecting quantitative data.
Numerical input fields are essential for collecting quantitative data, such as quantities, measurements, ratings, or any other number-based information. Formora provides intuitive fields designed for accurate numerical entry.
This guide covers the different numerical input fields available, their unique properties, and common applications.
For general properties applicable to most fields (like Label, Placeholder, Help Text, Required, Conditional Logic), please refer to the main Field Properties page.
Available Numerical Input Fields
Number Input (type: number)
Number Input (type: number)
The standard field for capturing numerical values. It can be configured for integers or decimals, and with specific ranges.Use Cases:
- Age
- Quantity of items
- Scores or ratings (e.g., 1-5)
- Measurements (height, weight, length)
- Currency amounts (though a dedicated currency field might exist in Advanced Inputs)
- Minimum Value: The smallest number allowed.
- Maximum Value: The largest number allowed.
- Step Interval: The increment/decrement value when using up/down arrows (e.g., step by 1, 0.5, or 10).
- Allow Decimals (Precision): Specify if decimal values are permitted and, if so, to how many decimal places.
- Units/Prefix/Suffix: (If supported directly or via
properties) Option to display units like “kg”, ”$”, or ”%”.
Example: Number Input field for 'Quantity' with Min/Max values set
Range Slider (type: range)
Range Slider (type: range)
Provides an interactive slider for users to select a numerical value within a predefined continuous or stepped range. This is often more engaging for users than typing a number directly for certain types of input.Use Cases:
- Satisfaction ratings (e.g., 0% to 100%)
- Setting a price range for a filter
- Likert-scale type questions (e.g., Strongly Disagree [1] to Strongly Agree [5])
- Adjusting a percentage value
- Minimum Value: The starting value of the slider range.
- Maximum Value: The ending value of the slider range.
- Step Value: The increment the slider moves in (e.g., a step of 1 for integer values, or 0.1 for finer control).
- Show Value Label: Option to display the currently selected value alongside the slider.
- Show Min/Max Labels: Option to display the minimum and maximum values at the ends of the slider.
- Units: Display a unit next to the selected value (e.g., ”%”).
Example: Range Slider for 'Satisfaction Level' from 0 to 100
Common Properties for Numerical Inputs
These numerical fields also support standard properties like:- Label: The question or title for the numerical input.
- Help Text/Description: Further clarification for the user.
- Required: Makes providing a numerical value mandatory.
- Default Value: Pre-fills the field with a specific number or sets the initial slider position.
- Read-Only: Displays a pre-set number that cannot be changed.
- Conditional Logic: Show or hide based on other form inputs.