Understand changing the field type of form fields
The Field type property enables you to change a field into another type of field.
The following table lists the available field type conversions. Refer to this page to learn how to change a field to a different type.
| Type of field | Available field type conversions |
| Single line | |
| Single line | Multi line, rich text |
| Multi line | Rich text |
| Rich text | Multi line |
| Number | Decimal, percent, currency |
| Drop down | Radio |
| Radio | Drop down |
| Multi select | Checkbox |
| Checkbox | Multi select |
| Decimal | Percent, currency, number |
| Percentage | Decimal, currency, number |
| Currency | Decimal, percent, number |
| Users | Email id |
Note:
Please note that converting decimal, currency, and percentage field types to number field type could lead to some data loss.