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April 29, 2021
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Custom format for Text field

  • April 29, 2021
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Is there a way to customize the format of a field to format like an ontario drivers license with the dashes automatically inserted - similar to how they have the option for the US social security number, but in the format of ontario drivers license so XXXXX-XXXXX-XXX

 

Thanks

Correct answer Nesa Nurani

Yes, go to field properties-> format tab -> then select 'special' -> arbitrary mask and enter 99999-99999-999

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John Applesee
Participant
March 12, 2026

Is there a way how to customize the format of they have the driver license with the dashes XXXXX-XXXXX-XXX of U.S social security number used similar to the other identification card number or the letter?

 

try67
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 12, 2026

Yes, with the Arbitrary Mask option. See the answer marked as Correct for this thread.

Nesa Nurani
Community Expert
Nesa NuraniCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
April 29, 2021

Yes, go to field properties-> format tab -> then select 'special' -> arbitrary mask and enter 99999-99999-999

Participating Frequently
April 29, 2021

Thanks! Will this also allow people to enter a letter? Oour license is a combo of letters and numbers. Will they have to type in the dash?

 

Participating Frequently
April 29, 2021

Me again, I figured my last question out - by using X  where a letter is required it works properly. One last question. Is there a way to make the letter always appear as a capital?