Dropdown Field in HT Contact Forms

The Dropdown Field in HT Contact Forms allows users to select one option from a list.
It is a great choice for conserving space on the form and simplifying multiple-choice inputs.

Dropdown Field Settings:

Dropdown Field

1. Admin Label

The internal label used only for admin reference while managing forms and entries.

2. Field Label

The label that will be displayed to users on the form, guiding them to make a selection.

3. Label Position

Control where the label appears relative to the dropdown. Options:

  • Default
  • Left
  • Top
  • Right
  • Bottom

4. Hide Label

Toggle this setting to hide the label from being displayed on the front-end.

5. Placeholder Text

Provide a placeholder that appears before any option is selected.
✅ Useful for guiding users, e.g., “Please select an option.”

6. Options

Manage the list of selectable options:

  • Add multiple options manually.
  • Edit option labels and their corresponding values.
  • Reorder options by dragging.
  • Delete options if needed.

✅ Example:

  • First Option (value: first_option)
  • Second Option (value: second_option)

7. Searchable

Enable this to allow users to search within the dropdown options.
✅ Useful for forms with a large number of choices.

8. Required

Enable this toggle to make selection mandatory before form submission.

9. Field Size

Adjust the dropdown size to match your form layout. Options:

  • Small
  • Medium (Default)
  • Large

10. Field Class

Specify a custom CSS class for the dropdown field for advanced styling purposes.

11. Help Message

Provide additional instructions or tips for the field to help users make their selection.

Dropdown Field

12. Message Position

Decide where the Help Message should appear:

  • Default
  • Next to Label as Tooltip
  • Below Input Element

13. Name Attribute

Set a unique name attribute for the field, important for backend form data submission and processing.

Important Note:
📌 In the Dropdown Field, Max Text Length is not applicable because users choose from predefined options, not by typing manually.

Tip:
Use the Searchable feature if you expect long option lists. It improves user experience and makes selections faster! 🔍

Last updated on March 10, 2026

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