The email field is specifically designed for collecting email addresses. It looks like a regular text input but comes with built-in email validation — so you won’t end up with “asdf” where an email should be.
Adding an email field
- Click the + button between blocks, or
- Type
/emailand select Email from the list
Settings
- Required — toggle to make the email field mandatory
How validation works
When someone types in this field, FormGrid automatically checks that the input looks like a valid email address (something@something.something). If it’s not valid, they’ll see an error message before they can submit.
The maximum length for an email address is 320 characters, which covers even the most creative email addresses out there.
Tips
- Use this instead of a regular short text field whenever you’re collecting emails — the built-in validation saves you from garbage data
- Pair it with other fields to build contact forms, sign-up forms, or RSVP forms