Uses of Form Field Types

Text Field

• Short text answer

• Long text answer (e.g., comments/narrative)

Radio Button

• For “Choose one of the following”, “Yes/No”

Check Box

• For “Check all that apply”

Button

• For clearing all form fields, printing, or submitting form

Combo Box

• For drop-down lists which ask “Choose one of the following”

List Box

• For list-based, “Choose all that apply” questions