Field Types - monday.com Columns & Fields
FormFlow supports all monday.com board columns and additional modern form fields for enhanced user experience. This comprehensive guide covers every field type available in FormFlow.
monday.com Board Columns
Each monday.com column type maps to a specific input type in your form:
| monday.com Column | Input Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Text input | Single-line text field |
| Text input | Email address field | |
| Phone | Text input | Phone number field |
| Link | Text input | URL field |
| Password | Text input | Password field (hidden input) |
| Long Text | Textarea | Multi-line text area |
| Numbers | Numeric | Number input with decimal support |
| Rating | Numeric | Rating/number input |
| Date | Datetime | Date picker |
| Hour | Datetime | Time picker |
| Timeline | Datetime | Date range picker |
| Dropdown | Multi-selection | Multiple choice dropdown |
| People | Multi-selection | Select from monday.com users |
| Tags | Multi-selection | Select from board tags |
| Name | Multi-selection | Name selection field |
| Status | Selection | Single selection dropdown |
| Priority | Selection | Priority selection |
| Label | Selection | Label selection |
| Country | Selection | Country selection dropdown |
| Checkbox | Boolean | Checkbox (true/false) |
| Location | Location | Geographic location picker |
| File | Media | File upload field |
| Signature | Media | Digital signature capture (saved as PNG) |
| Creation Log | System | Auto-generated creation timestamp |
| Last Updated | System | Auto-generated last update timestamp |
| Item ID | System | Auto-generated unique item ID |
Modern Form Fields
In addition to monday.com columns, FormFlow includes special fields for enhanced form design:
Rich Text
Add formatted text, links, and information between form fields.
- Format text with bold, italic, lists, and more
- Add hyperlinks to external resources
- Insert anywhere in your form
- Use for instructions, terms, or helpful information
Signature
Capture digital signatures from users.
- Users sign using mouse, touchpad, or touchscreen
- Saved as PNG image to file columns
- Can be marked as required
- Perfect for agreements, consent forms, and approvals
Image Embed
Embed images in your form for visual design.
- Upload images or use image URLs
- Responsive design adapts to form width
- Add captions or descriptions
- Use for product images, logos, or visual guides
Video Embed
Embed videos for tutorials, demonstrations, or content.
- Embed from YouTube, Vimeo, or direct video URLs
- Responsive video player
- Configure autoplay and controls
- Use for product demos, tutorials, or welcome messages
Quick Reference
Text Inputs: Text, Email, Phone, Link, Password
Textarea: Long Text
Numeric: Numbers, Rating
Datetime: Date, Hour, Timeline
Multi-selection: Dropdown, People, Tags, Name
Selection: Status, Priority, Label, Country
Boolean: Checkbox
Location: Location
Media: File, Signature
System: Creation Log, Last Updated, Item ID
Field Mapping
When building your form:
- Select Field Type: Choose from the field library
- Map to Column: Select the monday.com board column
- Configure Settings: Set labels, validation, and requirements
- Preview: See how it looks in real-time
Examples
Lead Generation Form:
- Text (Name, Company)
- Email (Email address)
- Status (Industry selection)
- Rich Text (Terms and conditions)
- Signature (Agreement)
Support Ticket Form:
- Text (Name, Subject)
- Email (Email address)
- Long Text (Issue description)
- File (Attach screenshots)
- Status (Priority selection)
Event Registration Form:
- Text (Name, Company)
- Email (Email address)
- Tags (Session preferences)
- Video (Event preview)
- Signature (Terms acceptance)
Next Steps
- Form Builder - Learn how to build forms with these fields
- Theming & Customization - Style your forms
- Settings & Configuration - Configure field validation