FAQs on Form elements basic

What are the differences between Static Rich Text and Dynamic Rich Text? 

Static Rich text is rich text that the end user cannot edit. It will look like a static text or heading and if you keep it dynamic, it will show the end user the same editor window (rich text editor) where the end user can edit and format the text. 

What are the differences between the Text box and the Text area? 

The Text box is used to mention the names of the elements, while the text area is used to write an address or sentences. 

What is the use of the date range filed in date properties? 

It is used to define a range of dates.

What is the difference between a field name and a label name? 

Filed name is to define unique element name where label name is the name which displays to the end user. 

What is the use of Disable add, Disable delete, and Disable upload in Grid? 

Once you enable these fields in the grid, for the end user, it prevents them from adding a record, deleting a record, and uploading a file element inside the grid.

What is the use of Help text? Will that be visible in the form for the end user? 

Help Text is a helpful tip that you want to show the user who uses the application. When you put the cursor over the element, it displays a help text. 

What is the difference between string calculating and number calculating? 

The Number  Formula is applied to number fields. The String   Formula is applied to string fields. One has to select the calculate field based on his choices. 

What is the difference between check box and the radio button? 

This Checkbox form element is to store true/false values. Use it when you have a list of values where you need to select multiple options. While the radio button is used to store a single value 

What is difference between drop down and multiple select drop down ? 

The radio button is used to store a single value and  multi-select drop-down is to select one or more values from the list of values. 

What is the use of set by default in check box? 

When you select this, the Quixy Platform automatically  takes the default element field value as true.