The following are the basic field types:
Text field type is used to display data, or accept data from the user.
Date field allows user to select the date from the calendar, when clicked on the field a pop-up calendar appears. Current Date can be set as the default value at the field settings.
Checkbox field type allows the user to select multiple values from the list of options.
Similar to Date field, but has an option to include time. Time option below the calendar allows the user to select time.
Text area allows the user to enter a large amount of data. A scroll bar will automatically appear on the right when the text goes beyond its confines.
Rich text field allows user to format the data, saves and displays the data in the same format user entered.
There are three types of numeric data fields that allow users to save numeric values.
Time field allows user to enter time.
Calculates the date difference in years and days between two dates.