Smart Fields: The Feature That Makes Your Form Feel Designed, Not Dumped
This isn't a form builder. This is a tech-first engine that stops users from ever submitting the wrong data.
The Problem with Dumb Fields
Most form builders treat every field the same. Text box. Another text box. One more text box. You manually configure validation, formatting, and error messages. Your users type garbage. You get garbage data.
There's a better way.
Smart Fields Understand Context
When you add an email field to Unlayered, it doesn't just create a text box. It creates an intelligent email field that:
- Validates email format in real-time
- Shows clear error messages ("Please enter a valid email")
- Prevents submission until valid
- Uses proper keyboard type on mobile (@ and . accessible)
- Catches common typos (gmail.con → gmail.com)
AI Detects the Right Field Type
When you tell Unlayered to add fields, it doesn't guess. It knows.
Email Detection
Input: "email" or "email address"
→ Creates email field with validation, autocomplete, and mobile keyboard optimization
Phone Number Detection
Input: "phone" or "mobile"
→ Creates phone field with country code, formatting (123-456-7890), and numeric keyboard on mobile
Address Detection
Input: "address"
→ Creates structured address field with Google autocomplete, street/city/state/zip breakdown
Payment Detection
Input: "credit card" or "payment"
→ Creates Stripe-integrated payment field with card validation and PCI compliance
Auto-Validates Inputs
Smart fields don't just accept any input. They know what valid data looks like:
Validation Rules by Field Type
Must contain @ and valid domain. Suggests corrections for typos.
Phone
Must be 10 digits (US) or valid international format. Auto-formats as user types.
URL
Must start with http:// or https://. Auto-adds if missing.
Date
Date picker prevents invalid dates. Can set min/max ranges automatically.
Number
Blocks non-numeric input. Can enforce min/max values and decimal places.
Conditional Logic Setup
Smart fields can trigger conditional logic automatically:
Example: Company Size Field
When you add a "company size" field, Unlayered suggests:
- → If size > 100 employees, show "Enterprise features needed?"
- → If size < 10 employees, show "Startup plan" option
- → Route large companies to sales team, small companies to self-service
Dynamic Fields Based on Answers
Forms adapt in real-time based on user responses:
Question: "Do you need a demo?"
→ If YES: Show calendar booking field
→ If NO: Skip to next section
Question: "Industry?"
→ If Healthcare: Show Healthcare security question
→ If Finance: Show compliance requirement question
→ If Education: Show student data privacy question
Question: "Payment plan?"
→ If Monthly: Show card payment field
→ If Annual: Show invoice option + discount notice
The Result: Better Data Quality
Smart fields mean you get clean, validated, properly-formatted data every single time.
Impact on Data Quality
87%
Reduction in invalid email submissions
92%
Reduction in phone number formatting errors
100%
Of addresses validated with autocomplete
Zero
Invalid date submissions
Not a Form Builder. A Data Quality Engine.
Other tools let you build forms. Unlayered ensures you get usable data. Smart fields are the difference between a text box and an intelligent input system.