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Default Form Elements

While each of the forms on this website is customizable, all forms have certain elements that will always appear. These are described below.

Form Element

Use and Location

Form Name

This will always appear in a tab at the top of the screen. This name will match the one you selected from the menu.

Submit Button

This will always appear centered at the bottom of the form. Once you have finished entering data into the fields on the form, click the Submit button to submit your request.

Note: For information on what happens after clicking the Submit button, follow the Request Submission link.

Labels or Instructions

These will appear centered on the form. These customized labels or instructions are provided to give you tips on how to use the forms.

Field Labels

These appear directly above their respective fields on the form. These identify the type of component in the field.

Pick Lists

The type of data that you can enter into pick lists has been determined by your system administrator. If an invalid submission is entered into one of these fields, an error message will appear.

Default Values

Certain fields have been given default values by your system administrator. These field will appear with data already filled in on the form. You will not be able to change the data in these fields.

Required Fields

These fields are identified with an asterisk (*). A warning message will be displayed if you attempt to submit a form without data in these required fields.

See Also

Sample Request Form

Sample Knowledge Base

Sample Scripts

CAPTCHA

Form Submission