Class FormEditorType

Specifies the editor control type to render for a field in a Syncfusion DataForm.

Inheritance

System.Object

FormEditorType

Namespace: Syncfusion.Blazor.DataForm

Assembly: Syncfusion.Blazor.dll

Syntax

public sealed class FormEditorType : Enum

Remarks

This enumeration defines which Syncfusion editor component is used for a given form field, based on its specified data type or customization requirements.

Examples

<SfDataFormItem EditorType="FormEditorType.DropDownList" ... />

Fields

AutoComplete

Set the form field editor to use an AutoComplete component allowing filtered selection.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType AutoComplete

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for an AutoComplete editor control.

Remarks

AutoComplete is useful for fields where users can quickly find options by typing partial values.

Checkbox

Set the form field editor to use a Checkbox component for boolean input.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType Checkbox

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for a Checkbox editor control.

Remarks

Checkbox is appropriate for true/false values, options, and selections.

ComboBox

Set the form field editor to use a ComboBox component, providing auto-complete and selection features.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType ComboBox

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for a ComboBox editor control.

Remarks

Choose ComboBox for searchable or editable lists where users may type or choose.

DatePicker

Set the form field editor to use a DatePicker component for date selection.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType DatePicker

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for a DatePicker editor control.

Remarks

DatePicker allows users to pick or type a date value using a dropdown calendar interface.

DateTimePicker

Set the form field editor to use a DateTimePicker component for date and time entry.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType DateTimePicker

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for a DateTimePicker editor control.

Remarks

Use DateTimePicker for fields that require both date and precise time input.

DropDownList

Set the form field editor to use a DropDownList component for selection from a list.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType DropDownList

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for a DropDownList editor control.

Remarks

Use DropDownList for fields that require picking a single value from a fixed set.

Password

Set the form field editor to use a TextBox component with password masking enabled.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType Password

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for a password entry text box.

Remarks

Use Password for any field needing user credential entry or secure text.

Switch

Set the form field editor to use a Switch component for a toggleable boolean input.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType Switch

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for a Switch editor control.

Remarks

Switch provides a modern toggle slider for true/false or enabled/disabled states.

TextArea

Set the form field editor to use a TextArea component for multiline text entry.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType TextArea

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for a TextArea editor control.

Remarks

TextArea is ideal for longer text values, such as comments or addresses.

TextBox

Set the form field editor to use a TextBox component for basic text entry.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType TextBox

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for a TextBox editor control.

Remarks

TextBox is suitable for most single-line string inputs, including name, title, or short descriptions.

TimePicker

Set the form field editor to use a TimePicker component for time-only selection.

Declaration

public const FormEditorType TimePicker

Field Value

Type	Description
FormEditorType	FormEditorType enumeration value for a TimePicker editor control.

Remarks

TimePicker is appropriate for appointment or time-of-day fields where date is implied elsewhere.