Configuring Form Fields

Customize the labels and placeholders for your form's name, email, and message fields.

Accessing Field Settings

1. Go to Form Management (/admin/form)
2. Click the Edit tab
3. Expand the Advanced: Field labels & placeholders section

Field Customization

Name Field

Customize how the name field appears:

• Label: The text shown above the input field
• Placeholder: The hint text inside the field when empty

Email Field

Customize the email field:

Message Field

Customize the message textarea:

Default Values

If you leave fields empty, SupportRetriever uses these defaults:

• Name Label: "Name"
• Name Placeholder: "Your name"
• Email Label: "Email"
• Email Placeholder: "your@email.com"
• Message Label: "Message"
• Message Placeholder: "Write something nice"

Best Practices

• Clear Labels: Use descriptive labels that explain what information is needed
• Helpful Placeholders: Provide examples or guidance in placeholders
• Consistency: Keep field labels consistent with your brand voice
• Localization: Consider your audience's language and terminology

Example Customizations

Professional/Business Tone

• Name Label: "Full Name"
• Email Label: "Business Email"
• Message Label: "How can we assist you?"
• Message Placeholder: "Please describe your inquiry in detail"

Casual/Friendly Tone

• Name Label: "What's your name?"
• Email Label: "Your email address"
• Message Label: "What's on your mind?"
• Message Placeholder: "Tell us everything!"

Preview Your Changes

Always preview your form after customizing fields:

1. Make your changes
2. Click "Save Changes"
3. Switch to the Preview tab
4. Verify labels and placeholders appear correctly

Related Topics

• Setting up your first contact form
• Customizing form appearance
• Previewing your form