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Advanced Fields - File Upload

The File Upload Field can allow your users to upload files. The uploaded files can be delivered as email attachments and/or stored in EmailMeForm Cloud Storage (Restriction differs per plan). The "File Upload" field properties may be set once the field is clicked on.


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Selecting "custom file types" will enable users to specify whichever file extension they enter in the textbox.

Field Label
: This property is the text placed next to the form field that describes the type of data you want visitors to input.

Options: Set the field to be "Required", “Masked” or “Encrypted” by clicking the checkbox accordingly.

  • Required: Checking this option will force the user to fill out this field. An error message will be displayed if this field is left blank.
  • Masked Field: Replaces the field data with asterisks (*) in the submission email. This data will still be viewable in the Data Manager.

Encrypted (Pro and Premier Plan feature): Encrypt File Storage can encrypt and protect photos, videos, audios, pictures, doc, ppt, xls, pdf and other files using a password. Please upgrade your plan to use this feature.

Show Field to: Set the field to be “Everyone” or "Admin Only" by selecting that radio button.

Cell Align: You can select the field to be left, center, or right aligned by selecting from the “Cell Align” drop-down.

Limit File Type To: Enabling this option will limit the file types permitted by the Filed Uploaded Field. You can click the checkbox to select the file types, including:

  • pdf, doc, docx
  • ppt, pptx, xls
  • xlsx, csv, txt
  • rtf, html, zip
  • rar, mp3, mp4
  • wma, mpg, flv
  • avi, jpg, ipeg
  • png, gif, tif

Allow Multiple Uploads (paid feature): Enabling this option to allow multiple uploads in a single field.

Max File Size (KB): This property is set for each uploaded file. Defined as Kilobytes. It cannot override the limit of your plan (1MB=1024KB).

Instructions for User: This is an optional property that displays the text specified to your users while they’re filling out that particular field. These instructions appear below the field input box.

Field ID: This property is a unique value assigned to a specific field. It can be used in conjunction with dynamic tokens to insert entry data to customize the AutoResponder confirmation message. Note: This value is assigned after a form has been saved.

Once you set the field options, please do not forget to click "Save Form" to save your work.

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