Place holder text in select fields

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Last updated by AndreG3332 3 years, 3 months ago.

Assisted by: Waqar.

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July 29, 2021 at 1:29 pm #2128869

AndreG3332

Hi,
I am trying to set placeholder text default in a select dropdown Field. Currently, it is showing --not set--. I need to display the word "Province" instead of --not set--.

I have a few fields with a select dropdown that I need to set custom placeholder text stating the function of the fields as the site I am building does not have labels for fields so the placeholder text is very important.

July 30, 2021 at 6:09 am #2129421

Waqar

Hi,

Thank you for contacting us and I'd be happy to assist.

Can you please share temporary admin login details, along with the link to a page where this select dropdown field can be seen?

I'll be in a better position to suggest you the next steps, accordingly.

Note: Your next reply will be private and please make a complete backup copy, before sharing the access details.

regards,
Waqar

August 3, 2021 at 5:58 am #2132131

Waqar

Thank you for sharing these details and I apologize for the delay in getting back on this.

To customize the placeholder text for the select type field in the form, you can include the "select_text" attribute:
( ref: https://toolset.com/documentation/programmer-reference/forms/cred-shortcodes/#cred_field )

For example:


[cred_field field='postal_address_cont' force_type='field' class='form-control' output='bootstrap' select_text='Select Province']

I hope this helps and please let me know if you need any further assistance around this.

August 4, 2021 at 9:36 am #2133563

AndreG3332

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!