What different data types and HTML input field types are supported for Custom Fields?
When creating custom fields, you first determine the type of data you want to store in this field (e.g. alphanumeric, date, whole numbers, etc.). CiviCRM then provides a choice of data input styles based on the type of data.
Available combinations of data type AND input field type ('HTML type') are:
| Data Type |
Input Field Type(s) |
| Alphanumeric |
Text, Select, Radio, Checkbox |
| Integer (whole numbers) |
Text, Select, Radio |
| Number (decimals allowed) |
Text, Select, Radio |
| Money (2 decimal places) |
Text, Select, Radio |
| Note (memo) |
Textarea |
| Date |
Date Selector (localised) |
| Yes or No |
Radio (yes and no) |
| State / Province |
State / Province Selector |
| Country |
Country Selector |
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