# Add and arrange fields

> Add fields from the picker, edit their labels and rules, and reorder them by dragging.

Add a field by selecting **Add field** in the builder and picking a type; arrange fields by dragging them into place. The live preview on the left updates with every change, so you always see exactly what respondents will see.

## Add a field

1. In the builder, select **Add field** (or **Add your first field** on a new form).
2. Pick a type from the picker — search by name or scroll the groups. Basic types like **Short text**, **Long text**, **Email**, and **Phone Number** sit at the top; further down you'll find choice fields, **File Upload**, **Address**, **Signature**, and more.
3. The new field opens for editing: type its label, switch on **Required** if the answer is mandatory, and select **Save**.

![The field picker open in the builder, searching across all field types](/docs-assets/getting-started/add-and-arrange-fields-1.png)

Repeat for every question. A contact form needs just three fields: a **Short text** for the name, an **Email**, and a **Long text** for the message.

## Edit a field

Select a field's name in the list to rename it inline. For everything else, select the field's **Advanced edit** button — the **Edit field** dialog has two tabs:

- **General** — field label, field type, placeholder text, description / help text, and default value.
- **Validation** — **Required Field**, **Unique Values Only**, and minimum / maximum length.

Select **Save changes** when you're done.

## Arrange your fields

Each field row has a drag handle on its left edge — drag it to reorder. Hovering between two fields reveals **Insert field here**, which adds a new field exactly at that spot. Every field row also has **Duplicate field** and **Delete field** buttons.

![A field row in the builder list, with its drag handle and controls](/docs-assets/getting-started/add-and-arrange-fields-2.png)

When the form asks everything you need, it's time to [publish and share it](/getting-started/publish-and-share-your-form).