Topic:

I’m adding a Custom Field (or Agenda Item / Fee). What is the difference between the various Field Types?

Solution:

The various Field Types are used to capture info from your attendees in different ways. The chart below should help you get started.

Use this Field Type:	If you’re trying to:	Example:
Checkbox	Allow the user to indicate if they plan to attend an activity
Drop Down or Radio Buttons	Allow the user to select just one item from a group of choices.
Section Header	Add some text to the web page, such as a schedule or a group heading.
Always Selected	Add a registration fee that everybody will need to pay in order to register
1-Line Text	Allow the user to type their response to a question
Number	Allow the user to enter just a number.
Contribution	Allow the user to enter in a cost for the item
Paragraph	Allow the user to enter in a long response to a question
Date	Allow the user to enter in a date
Time	Allow the user to enter in a time
File Upload	Allow the user to upload a document
Continue Button	Inserts a Continue button to the registration form

Additional Info:

Our Event Build training class covers these field types in more detail, and how they can be used in your event. Watch the Event Build training video

Related Links: 

• How do I allow my attendees to upload a file?
• How do I ask a Yes/No question on my registration form?
• How do I create a multiple choice item?
• How do I allow attendees to choose just one of many options that are not multiple choice items?
• What is the Section Header field type used for?
• How do I allow registrants to provide me with numerical choices from a list of items?
• How do I ask my attendees a question, such as Do You have any Special Dietary Needs?
• How do I charge fees for optional, scheduled activities?
• What is conditional logic and how do I use it my event?
• User's Guide - Event Builder - Define Custom Field

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