Layout - Question

Can you put fields side by side vs vertically?

Yes this is possible with Jotform by shrinking the fields using form builder. 

Follow these helpful guides to achieve the effect your require:

https://www.jotform.com/help/328-How-to-Position-Fields-in-JotForm

https://www.jotform.com/help/90-Form-Field-Positioning

In addition a helpful thread on this is available here:

https://www.jotform.com/answers/1395355-How-can-I-position-fields-side-by-side-and-not-vertically

For further assistance let us know here.

You can also use "Move to a new line" if you want a shunk field to go to the next line