What is a mask?
A mask is a format which is applied to a textbox element and enables the form owner to collect
data in this specific format. The mask format is determined by mask characters and delimiters
which are used in a certain order. Once the mask is applied to the textbox the form filler will not
be able to enter data that is does not fit the format.
Examples of masks:
characters and delimiters
A character represents specific data and is made out of one or more chars. for instance NN is
a character which is made out of 2 N chars and represents 2 numeric chars.
A delimiter is a sign that can be used to separat between characters. For example : / -
Following are the mask characters:
'9': (decimal) - for numbers only 0-9
'n': (decimal) - for numbers only 0-9
'N': (decimal) - for numbers only 0-9
'A': (a-z A-Z) - for letters only
'a': (a-z A-Z) - for letters only
'*': (a-z A-Z 0-9) - Alpha-Numeric : for letters or numbers
How to create a mask?
A mask is a format which is applied to a textbox element and enables the form owner to collect
data in this specific format. The mask format is determined by mask characters and delimiters
which are used in a certain order. Once the mask is applied to the textbox the form filler will not
be able to enter data that is does not fit the format.
Examples of masks:
characters and delimiters
A character represents specific data and is made out of one or more chars. for instance NN is
a character which is made out of 2 N chars and represents 2 numeric chars.
A delimiter is a sign that can be used to separat between characters. For example : / -
Following are the mask characters:
'9': (decimal) - for numbers only 0-9
'n': (decimal) - for numbers only 0-9
'N': (decimal) - for numbers only 0-9
'A': (a-z A-Z) - for letters only
'a': (a-z A-Z) - for letters only
'*': (a-z A-Z 0-9) - Alpha-Numeric : for letters or numbers
How to create a mask?
| 1- | Drag a textbox element on to the canvas. |
| 2- | In the form builder - Go to the textbox's settings on the right. ("Properties" panel > Element > Settings > Field Mask |
| 3- | Fill in the desired mask format. Example 1: For codes that have 2 letters, a hiphen and 3 numbers, like this: DF-347 you will need to enter the mask: AA-NNN Example 2: For telephone numbers that have 3 digits,space, 3 digits, spave and 4 digits, like 354 589 8797 you will need to enter the mask: NNN NNN NNNN |
| 4- | Save your form. |
