Standard form field types for Joomla
This section will describe all the standard XML field types in Joomla. At the moment, the section is being filled in and therefore not all types of fields are described.
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| Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| accessiblemedia |
Displays a modal window with media manager access with image uploads to users with appropriate permissions. |
 and higher |
| Checkbox |
The field adds a checkbox that can be checked. |
 and higher |
| Color |
Adds a field with HTML input and color selection. |
and higher |
|
Adds a field for entering email. |
and higher |
|
| List |
Displays a dropdown list of custom entries. |
and higher |
| Media |
Adds a button with access to the media manager in the pop-up window for uploading and pasting images to users with the appropriate permissions. |
and higher |
| Note |
Displays a plain text note. |
 and higher |
| Number |
Displays a single-line text box that accepts numeric data only. The box has a down and up arrow to decrease and increase the numbers in the box. |
 and higher |
| Password |
Adds a text field for entering a password. After entering a character, it will be replaced with a hide character. |
and higher |
| Radio |
Displays a radio button to select different values. |
and higher |
| Spacer |
Provides a visual separator between form fields. Used to separate and display text. |
and higher |
| Tel |
Displays a one-line text box where you enter a phone number. |
and higher |
| Text |
Adds a text field for entering any type of data. |
and higher |
| Textarea |
Provides a multi-line text field for entering various types of data. |
and higher |
| URL |
Displays a text that is entered into the page’s electronic link (URL). |
and higher |