What this covers: Field settings let you control how each field in your request behaves – whether it’s required, whether clients can add multiple answers, what format the input must take, and more. This guide explains how to access field settings and gives a quick overview of what’s available across field types.
How to access field settings
- Open your request in the Request Builder.
- Click on the cog on any field on the canvas.
- The field settings panel opens on the right-hand side.
- Make your changes – they apply immediately in the builder preview.
- Click Save before leaving the builder.
Mandatory
Makes the field required: clients cannot submit the request until this field is completed. Available on all field types. See Mandatory Field Setting.
Repeatable
Lets clients add multiple answers to the same field (e.g. multiple phone numbers, addresses). Available on most field types. See Using Repeater Field Settings.
Field Encryption
Encrypts the submitted value end-to-end, so only authorised users with the decryption key can read it. Available on Single Line of Text and Text Area. See Field Encryption in Gatheroo.
Display (Horizontal / Vertical)
Controls whether options in Single Select and Multi-Choice fields are shown side by side or stacked. See Horizontal and Vertical Display.
Character count
Sets a minimum, maximum, or exact character length for Text Area and Single Line of Text fields. A live counter is shown to clients as they type.
Numbers only / Allow spaces and dashes
Restricts a Single Line of Text field to numeric input only. Optionally allows spaces and dashes for formatted number entry (e.g. phone numbers). See Single Line of Text Field.
File type restrictions and maximum files
Limits which file types can be uploaded and how many files per submission. Available on the File Upload field. See File Upload Field.
Email-specific settings
The Email field has additional settings: confirm email (enter twice), work address only, and restricted domains. See Email Field in Gatheroo.