University at Buffalo (UB)
Transforming UB’s digital communications.
File Upload Component
Form widget to upload a file.
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Last reviewed: May 31, 2022
The UBCMS is not an appropriate place for ANY regulated private data, such as bank credit/debit card numbers, government-issued ID numbers, health information or computer passwords.
Note: all form field names must be unique
For example, if you build your form by copying a component (e.g. to add a second Text Field), be sure to change the ID.
Using This Component
Add the component to the page between the Start of Form and End of Form sections of the Form Container component. It has two tabs: Title and Text, and Constraints. Click the wrench icon to configure these settings.
Technical Restrictions
- This component must be placed between the Start of Form and End of Form sections of the Form Container component.
- We discourage building forms in shared content -- this practice may interfere with normal functionality, such as validation.
Configure - Main Settings
Title and Text Tab
The component opened for editing showing the Title and Text tab settings.
Element Name: Specify the ID to be associated with this field when the data is stored or emailed. Required.
- The ID must start with a letter, and can include only letters, numbers, underscores and hyphens.
- The ID is not visible to the public.
Title: This is the descriptive label your visitor will see on the page.
Constraints Tab
The component opened for editing showing the Constraints tab settings.
Required: Check to require completion of this field before submission of the form is permitted.
Required Message: Insert a custom message to be displayed if the submitter neglects to complete this if it is a required field.
See an Example
Below is a working example:
A live example: