- Edit or Create a New Form.
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Click on the "Extra Form Options" item from the left hand menu.
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Click on "Hidden Fields".
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Click on the "+ Add Hidden Field" button.
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Give the new hidden field a Field Name. It’s best practice to use underscores instead of spaces and avoid special characters when naming hidden fields. This ensures compatibility with backend processes, integrations, and code references, minimizing the risk of errors or misinterpretations.
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Enter the Hidden Field's value or choose a predefined dynamic value.
NEX-Forms Documentation
Documentation & Tutorials for NEX-Forms version 8.0 and above
Adding Hidden Fields
Hidden Fields in NEX-Forms are special fields that are not visible to users filling out a form but are included in the form submission. These fields can be used to pass predefined or dynamic values, such as Page Titles, Logged In User Detials, page URLs, or any custom data needed for backend processing. Hidden fields are a powerful tool for integrating forms with other systems, personalizing responses, or capturing additional data without requiring user interaction.
How to add a Hidden Field
Using Dynamic Values
- Add or edit a hidden field.
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Click on the "Value" dropdown for predifined dynamic data options.
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Make a selection and the data tag will be generated in the input value. In this example the "Form Title" was selected:
NOTE: Add any number of data tags in a hidden field's value. For example you can do this for a custom date format: {{DATE_DAY}}-{{DATE_MONTH}}-{{DATE_YEAR}}
Removing/Deleting a Hidden Field
- Edit your form and go to the hidden fields section.
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Click on the "X" corresponding to the hidden field.
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This article was last updated on 19 November 2024
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