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title: "Field type overview"
slug: "field-type-overview"
updated: 2026-09-28T06:23:16Z
published: 2026-09-28T06:23:16Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/field-type-overview"
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# Field type overview

A form field is a specific component of a form that allows users to input or select data. FastField offers a wide variety of fields for your data collection needs.

The following table outlines the various field types supported in FastField:

|  |  | **Field Type** | **Description** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ![Text field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(122).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Text](/fastfield/docs/text-field-single-line-text) | Capture single-line alpha-numeric data (i.e., alphabetic characters & numbers). |
| ![Long Text field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(123).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Long Text](/fastfield/docs/long-text-field) | Capture large text values that can contain multi-lines returns. This is commonly used for capturing notes or comments from users (e.g. *Please provide any additional comments*). |
| ![Static Text field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/115009223563?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Static Text](/fastfield/docs/static-text) | Embed text in your form. It can be used to provide instructions or information regarding the surrounding fields. |
| ![Numeric field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(124).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Numeric](/fastfield/docs/numeric-field) | Capture single-line numeric data. This field supports any numeric or decimal value. Alpha text is not allowed. |
| ![Formatted Numeric field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(125).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Formatted Numeric](/fastfield/docs/formatted-numeric-field-formatted-input) | Capture numeric input using an input mask for a variety of formats (e.g., date, phone number, zip code). |
| ![Rating field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(126).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Rating](/fastfield/docs/rating-selector) | Capture a rating value from the user. This field supports up to 10 rating values. The maximum rating value can be adjusted for each rating field (e.g., *Please rate our service from 1 to 5*). |
| ![Option List field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(127).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Option List](/fastfield/docs/option-list-field) | Capture a selection from a list of possible values. Each item in this list is displayed as a checkbox. This field supports single-selection and multi-selection modes (e.g., *Check all that apply*). |
| ![List field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(128).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [List](/fastfield/docs/list-selector) | Capture a selection from a list of possible values. This field supports single-selection and multi-selection modes (e.g., *Check all that apply*). |
| ![Global List field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(129).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Global List](/fastfield/docs/global-lists-1) | An account-wide list that is embedded in your form for user selection. This is a legacy feature that is bound by 4 predetermined columns: Name, Value, Filter Key, & Score. |
| ![Lookup List field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(130).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Lookup List](/fastfield/docs/lookup-lists-1) | An account-wide list that is uploaded to your form for user selection. You have the flexibility to create as many columns as needed (unlike with the pre-set Global Lists). |
| ![Date/Time field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/115009092386?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Date/Time](/fastfield/docs/date-time-capture) | Capture a date or time value. This field also supports defaulting to the current date or time. |
| ![Yes/No/NA field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(131).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Yes/No/NA](/fastfield/docs/yes-no-na-three-state) | Capture *Yes*, *No* and *N/A* input from users. This field can be configured to include or exclude the *N/A* option. |
| ![Switch field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(132).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Switch](/fastfield/docs/switch-yes-no-video) | Capture *Yes/No* selection from users. (e.g. *Area clean?*) |
| ![Embedded Photo field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(133).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Embedded Photo](/fastfield/docs/embedded-photo-inline-photo) | Add an inline photo to be displayed on a form. The inline photo can have annotations applied, but cannot otherwise be modified or deleted. |
| ![Single Photo field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(134).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Single Photo](/fastfield/docs/single-photo-field) | Capture a photo from the device's photo library or camera. This field also supports drawing overlays for annotation purposes. You may also configure quality and size settings so files are compressed prior to submission. |
| ![Multi Photo field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(135).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Multi Photo](/fastfield/docs/multi-photo-field-video) | Capture multiple photos from the device's photo library or camera. Unlike the Single Photo field, this field can capture comments about the individual photos captured. This field also supports drawing overlays for annotation purposes. |
| ![Video field type icon](https://t10608511.p.clickup-attachments.com/t10608511/0e50d9cf-adad-47a1-822e-2a4b0a73e95c/image.png) |  | [Video](/fastfield/docs/video-capture) | Capture a video from the device's photo library or camera. This field supports quality and size settings to compress the file prior to submission. |
| ![Audio field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(137).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Audio](/fastfield/docs/audio-field) | Capture audio clips directly from the device. This field supports compression, quality, and length settings to tune the audio file prior to submission. |
| ![Signature field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(138).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Signature](/fastfield/docs/signature-field-video) | Capture a user's signature within the form. |
| ![Acknowledgment field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(139).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Acknowledgment](/fastfield/docs/required-acknowledgement) | Include static text (e.g., terms and conditions) and require acknowledgment (e.g., *I agree*). |
| ![Location / GPS field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(140).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Location / GPS](/fastfield/docs/location-field-video) | Capture a latitude and longitude GPS coordinate using the device's GPS. |
| ![Document Viewer field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(141).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Document Viewer](/fastfield/docs/document-viewer) | View a PDF or Excel Document directly in the form. |
| ![Web Link field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(142).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Web Link](/fastfield/docs/web-link-field) Requires iOS version 4.7.6 or Android version 1.0.52 | Reference an external web resource such as a web page, PDF document, Youtube/Vimeo video, image, or any other public URL. The Web Link URL source can be hard-coded in the field settings in the Portal as a *Static Web Link* or set up as a *Dynamic Link* that will be driven by another field's value in the form. The Dynamic link will allow for use cases such as lookup data that drives a product image or referencing computed fields for dynamically generating a URL source. |
| ![Bar Code field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(143).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Bar Code](/fastfield/docs/bar-code-reader) | Scan bar codes or QR codes into your form. |
| ![NFC Reader field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(144).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [NFC Reader](/fastfield/docs/nfc-reader) | Read NFC (Near Field Communications) signals. Your device will need NFC capability to use this. |
| ![Calculation field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(145).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Calculation](/fastfield/docs/the-calculation-field) | Calculate a value based on advanced computed formulas using values of other fields. This field also supports JavaScript scripting for advanced formulas and string concatenation. |
| ![Subform field type icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/image(98).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T02%3A41%3A41Z&se=2026-10-30T03%3A41%3A41Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=mMaQgiTUaECCIo6RxLbQLs8FMytooke48mhW%2FY2%2B4pg%3D) |  | [Subform](/fastfield/docs/creating-and-using-subforms) | Launches a subform from the main form. Subforms are most commonly used to capture several records of data in a single form. |