Field types

Vendor Space provides 17 field types to help you collect exactly the information you need from vendors. Each field type is designed for a specific kind of data, with built-in validation where appropriate.

Input Fields

These fields collect data directly from the person filling out the form.

Field Type	Description	Example Use
Text	A single-line text input for short answers.	Company name, booth preference
Textarea	A multi-line text area for longer responses.	Product description, special requests
Email	A single-line input with email format validation.	Contact email address
Phone	An input formatted for phone numbers.	Business phone, mobile number
URL	An input with website URL validation.	Company website, social media link
Number	A numeric-only input for quantities or amounts.	Number of staff attending, years in business

Selection Fields

These fields let vendors choose from a predefined set of options that you configure.

Field Type	Description	Example Use
Select	A dropdown menu where the vendor picks one option.	Booth size preference, product category
Multi Select	A list where the vendor can choose multiple options.	Amenities needed, event dates attending
Checkbox	A single yes/no toggle.	Agreement to terms, electricity needed
Radio	A group of options where only one can be selected.	Payment preference, experience level

File Fields

Field Type	Description	Example Use
File Upload	Allows the vendor to attach a file to their submission.	Business license, product photos, insurance certificate

Date Fields

Field Type	Description	Example Use
Date	A date picker for selecting a specific date.	Preferred setup date, business start date

Advanced Fields

These specialized fields collect structured data that goes beyond simple text inputs.

Field Type	Description	Example Use
Image Upload	Allows the vendor to upload an image with preview.	Company logo, product photos, booth setup images
Attendee List	A multi-row table for listing people who will attend.	Staff names, volunteer lists, team members
Social Links	Collects social media profile URLs in a structured format.	Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, website links

Display Fields

These fields do not collect any data. They are used to organize and annotate your form for a better vendor experience.

Field Type	Description	Example Use
Heading	A section heading to break your form into logical groups.	"Business Information", "Booth Preferences"
Paragraph	A block of descriptive text to provide context or instructions.	Explaining your booth assignment process, listing event rules

Tip: Use Heading and Paragraph fields generously to guide vendors through longer forms. A well-organized form with clear sections is easier to complete and leads to better quality submissions.

Validation and Required Fields

• Email, Phone, URL, and Number fields include automatic format validation. If a vendor enters an invalid value, they will see a helpful error message before they can submit.

• Any input or selection field can be marked as Required, meaning the vendor must complete it before submitting the form.

• Display fields (Heading and Paragraph) cannot be marked as required since they do not collect data.

Tip: Only mark fields as required when you truly need the information. Optional fields give vendors flexibility and can reduce form abandonment.