Hidden fields allow you to include information in your form that isn't visible to the user, but is still submitted and accessible in your form responses. This is especially useful when you need to collect or store background data without user interaction.
What Is a Hidden Field?
A hidden field is any form field where the “Hidden” option has been toggled on in the field’s General Settings. While the field is invisible to users filling out the form, it still records data and appears in the form submission records.
Example use: Pass an internal ID or note without showing it to the form taker.
How to Hide a Field
Select the field you want to hide. In the field’s settings panel to the left, toggle the "Hidden" option.
Note: Hidden fields will not be visible to users on the form but will appear in your data.
Common Use Cases for Hidden Fields
Hidden fields are incredibly flexible and can support a variety of form-building needs. Here are some typical use cases:
1. Passing a Default Value
Use hidden fields to automatically include a default value (like a unique identifier, campaign source, or internal flag) without requiring the form taker to input it.
2. Internal Notes
Add internal comments or flags that can help your team review or process submissions later without displaying them to the end user.
3. Calculations
If your form includes calculated values (e.g., totals on an order form, or the number of days between two dates), you can use hidden fields to store intermediate or final calculation results.
Note: These fields can work behind the scenes without cluttering the form interface.
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