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How to Set a Non-Editable Field

Creating a non-editable field (read-only) in FillFaster’s Form Builder is a simple process. Follow these steps to ensure your form fields are set up correctly and cannot be edited by recipients.

Notes:

  • Non-editable fields will only appear on the PDF version of the form and not on the web form, making them part of the document’s static content.
  • This feature is especially useful for fields like prices, plans, and other static information that should not be altered by the person filling out the form.
  • Navigate to your dashboard.
  • Click on “Create a Template Form” or “Edit Form” for an existing one.

Dashboard screen with a button to create a new form template

  • Click on “Start Mapping the Form” to enter the Form Builder interface.

Popup window with 'Start Building' button to enter the Form Builder

Step 2: Add a New Field / Edit an Existing Field

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  • In the Form Builder, drag a new field from the list on the left to the desired location, or select an existing field.

Clicking the 'Add new data field' button

  • Enter the name of the field, for example, “Price.”

Field edit window with type and data settings

Step 3: Set the Field as Non-Editable (Read-Only)

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  • Check the box labeled “Non-editable field” to ensure the recipient cannot change the field.
  • Optionally, you can set a default value for the field. This value will be displayed if no data is provided when creating a submission (either via the dashboard or the API).

Checking the 'Non-editable' checkbox in the field edit window

  • Once all fields have been added and configured, click “Create and Get Link” to generate the form link.

Clicking the 'Create and Get Link' button in the Form Builder

Popup window showing the generated link for the form

  • You can now share this link with your clients.

By following these steps, you can effectively add and configure non-editable fields in your FillFaster forms, ensuring that certain information remains unchanged and is presented as intended.