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Process Forms: Custom Fields - Input Masks

Allyson Ryan
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An Input Mask is a string expression used to control user input in a specific format. The purpose of Input Masks is to help users enter data correctly and consistently by providing a visual guide that enforces that specific format. 

Applicable Roles

  • Administrator
  • HR Admin
  • HR Team
  • Forms Administrator

Pre-requisites

Form Management: Process Form Set-up & Creation – SchoolFront

Process Forms: Custom Fields – SchoolFront

Contents

Input Masks 

Add Input Mask Expression to a Custom Field

Input Masks

Characters and Definitions:

Expressions:

Adding an Input Mask Expression to a Custom Field

Navigate to: Process Forms / Form Management

  1. Select the form you wish to add the mask to by clicking the magnifying glass
  2. Click the Custom Fields tab

  3. Click New Field

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  4. In the Mail Merge Custom Field Management pop-up, enter the following fields (required fields are marked with an *)

    1. Enter the Field Name
    2. In the Custom Field Type drop-down, select "Text - Short (max 100 characters)"
    3. Update the Display Order of the field if necessary
    4. Enter the Custom Field Display Name
    5. Add the Input Expression to the Mask Option 
    6. Click Save

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Now, the form end user will not be able to complete the form unless the field entered is in the correct format. Here is how the fields will look on the form from their Input Mask Expressions:

 

 

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