Gravity Forms Auto Formatter is a powerful third-party add-on (developed by PluginOwl) that automates the "cleaning" and "formatting" of user input in real-time.
While Gravity Forms has basic "Input Masks," this plugin goes much further by forcing specific casing, removing unwanted characters, and ensuring data consistency before the entry even reaches your database.
Automatic Capitalization: Set fields to automatically convert text to UPPERCASE, lowercase, or "Sentence Case" (capitalizing the first letter of words).
Input Obscuring: Allows you to hide sensitive text (like a credit card or ID number) as the user types, similar to a password field, but with an optional "show/hide" toggle.
Blacklisting Text: Prevent users from submitting specific words or characters. It provides real-time validation errors if a blocked term is detected.
Real-Time Data Copying: Automatically syncs values between fields (e.g., "Check if Shipping Address is the same as Billing Address") with a single click.
Sanitization: Automatically strips out HTML tags, PHP code, or specific symbols to keep your entries clean and secure.
Review Page: Adds a "Review Your Submission" step, allowing users to verify all their formatted data before final submission.
The formatter works seamlessly across the most common Gravity Forms field types:
Standard: Single Line Text, Paragraph Text, Hidden Fields.
Advanced: Name, Email, Phone, and Address fields.
Post Fields: Post Title, Content, and Custom Fields.
Gravity Forms' native Input Mask is great for fixed formats like (999) 999-9999, but it can be rigid and frustrating for users if they want to paste data.
The Auto Formatter is superior for:
Flexibility: It doesn't break if a user pastes a name in all caps; it simply fixes it to "John Doe" automatically.
Security: Obscuring data without using a "Password" field prevents browsers from trying to "save" that sensitive info as a password.
Consistency: Ensures that your CRM or email list stays clean (no more [email protected]).
Install: Upload the ZIP file via Plugins > Add New.
Edit Form: Open your Gravity Form editor and click on a field (e.g., a "Name" field).
Appearance/General Tab: Look for the new "Auto Formatter" section in the field settings.
Set Rules: Choose your formatting (e.g., "Capitalize First Letter") and save.
Important: This plugin supports most UTF-8 languages, but some features (like auto-casing) may struggle with specific alphabets like Turkish due to unique character variances.
Would you like me to help you create a specific "Blacklist" of words for your form, or explain how to set up the "Click to Copy" address feature?
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