Add or Remove Form Fields

When a form draft is close but not perfect, quick field changes make it fit. Add the questions you still need, remove the ones you do not, and adjust the form until it collects the correct information. Review the updated layout and publish when it looks ready.

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Add fields, remove fields, update labels, reorder questions, and fine-tune the draft in a few quick steps, then publish when everything looks right.

Add the fields you need

If the draft is missing key details, you can add fields without rewriting the whole form. Tell ChatGPT which fields you want and where they should appear, then review the updated form.

Add common fields quickly

Ask for fields like name, email, phone, address, dates, and dropdown choices. You can also request short helper text so people know what to enter and how to format it.

Add fields for your workflow

Add fields that match your process, such as job role, department, preferred time, or request type. This helps submissions arrive with the context your team needs.

Remove what you do not need

Extra fields slow people down and can reduce completion. Tell ChatGPT which field to remove, then confirm the form still collects what you need.

Trim unnecessary questions

Remove fields that are not required or do not apply to your audience. A shorter form is easier to finish and usually leads to cleaner responses.

Remove a section but keep key fields

If a section is too long, you can remove it without losing everything inside. Tell ChatGPT which section to remove and which fields to keep. For example, you can remove the full address section and keep only City and Country so the form stays short while still collecting location details.

Example prompts

  • “Add a required Email field after Name.”
  • “Add a dropdown called Department: Sales, Support, HR.”
  • “Remove the Phone field.”
  • “Remove the address section and keep only City and Country.”

Frequently Asked Questions

All your questions about Jotform — answered. Check out our FAQs for answers to common questions, or contact our support team for further information.

Can I add or remove fields by typing a prompt in ChatGPT?

Yes. Tell ChatGPT what to add or remove and, if helpful, where it should go. For example: “Add a required Email field after Name” or “Remove the Phone field.”

Can I remove a whole section but keep a few fields from it?

In many cases, yes. You can ask to remove a section and keep specific fields, like “Remove the address section and keep only City and Country.” Always review the updated form to confirm the fields stayed where you want them.

What if I don’t know the exact field names?

Describe the field in plain language. You can also reference the label people see, like “Remove the ‘Company Name’ field.”

Can I make fields required or optional through ChatGPT?

Often, yes. Say what you want, like “Make Email required” or “Make Phone optional,” then review the form to confirm the setting.

Can I change the order of fields after adding or removing?

Yes. You can ask to move or group fields, such as “Move contact info to the top” or “Group address fields together.”