How to Format Phone Numbers Correctly in Your Registration Forms

How to Format Phone Numbers Correctly in Your Registration Forms


Overview

Most registration forms require a phone number for emergency contacts, but sometimes parents enter phone numbers in inconsistent formats. To ensure you receive properly formatted phone numbers, you can set up an Input Mask in your form. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.

Steps to Format Phone Numbers

1. Add a Phone Number Input Field

  1. Open your form editor.

  2. Add a new question.

  3. Choose a Single Line Input field.

  4. Set the input type to Phone Number.

  5. Label the field as Phone Number.

  6. Mark the field as Required (if necessary).

2. Set Up the Input Mask

  1. Open the Side Panel in the form editor.

  2. Close the General settings tab.

  3. Open the Input Mask Settings tab.

  4. Select Pattern as the Input Mask Type.

  5. Enter the following pattern to match the U.S. phone number format:

    • (999) 999-9999

  6. Confirm that the formatting is applied correctly.

3. Test the Phone Number Formatting

  1. Switch to the Preview tab.

  2. Try entering a phone number, such as 5555555555.

  3. Verify that the input is automatically formatted as (555) 555-5555.

  4. Click Complete to confirm that the phone number is correctly captured.

Conclusion

By applying an Input Mask, you ensure that all phone numbers are consistently formatted, making it easier to process emergency contact information. If you need further customization or assistance, feel free to contact Enrichment.Kids support.


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