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Linking Forms with Plain Text Metafields

This page explains how to link plain text input metafields with forms created using AL CustomerMetaSync.

Supported Metafield Types​

  • Single line text (single_line_text_field)
  • Multi-line text (multi_line_text_field)
  • Date (date)
  • Date and time
  • Integer (number_integer)
  • Decimal (number_decimal)
  • Color (color)
  • ID (id)
  • URL (url)

Examples:

  • Birthday
  • Feedback and comments
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Age
  • User ID

Configuration in the Form Builder​

Click the Add Field button and select Plain.

Give the field a clear and descriptive label.

From the list of metafields, select the one you want to link. When you click on the input field, matching metafield options will appear.

Text input form configuration screen

If needed, configure additional options for the field. For more information on available settings, refer to Form Configuration Details.

Entering and Saving Form Data​

When a customer fills out and submits this form on either the Profile Page or the Thank You Page, the entered value will be saved to the corresponding customer metafield.

In the next step, we’ll cover how to link single-select with metafields.