> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://admin-docs.onestop.site/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://admin-docs.onestop.site/managing-services/managing-forms/using-the-form-builder.md). # Using the Form Builder ## Adding Fields to a Form The form builder interface has a side menu showing different [field types](/managing-services/managing-forms/using-the-form-builder/form-field-types.md).

To add fields to the form: * Click on a field type and drag it to the drop area as shown below. * Release the button to drop the field * A field of that field type will be created and added to the form.

Drag a field type to this area in order to create a new field on the form

### Field Settings Once a field is added to your form, you can configure it according to the data you want to collect for each field. To configure a field, click on the field settings icon on the top left corner of the field as shown below:

A field settings form appears that has 3 main sections: * General Settings The general settings allow you to: * Provide/Modify the Field Label * Provide/Modify the Field description * Provide/Modify the Help text for the field * Make a field editable or read-only * Validation Settings Validation settings allow you to: * Make a field required * Make a field required before a draft can be saved * Add a unique constraint to the field * Add [Custom Validators](/managing-services/managing-forms/using-the-form-builder/field-validators.md) for a field * Field Type Settings Each field has its own unique settings depending on the field type. Go to [Field Types](/managing-services/managing-forms/using-the-form-builder/form-field-types.md) for more information.