Understand changing the field type of form fields
The Field type property enables you to change a field into another type of field.
The following table lists the available field type conversions. Refer to this page to learn how to change a field to a different type.
Type of field | Available field type conversions |
Single line | |
Single line | Multi line, rich text |
Multi line | Rich text |
Rich text | Multi line |
Number | Decimal, percent, currency |
Drop down | Radio |
Radio | Drop down |
Multi select | Checkbox |
Checkbox | Multi select |
Decimal | Percent, currency, number |
Percentage | Decimal, currency, number |
Currency | Decimal, percent, number |
Users | Email id |
Note:
Please note that converting decimal, currency, and percentage field types to number field type could lead to some data loss.