Using Markdown in Field Labels

By default, field labels are displayed as plain text. Enabling Markdown for a field lets you format the label with bold text, italics, inline code, and links — making complex instructions or multi-part labels much easier to read.

Enabling Markdown on a Field

1. Open your form in the Builder tab.
2. Click a field to open its settings.
3. Toggle "Use Markdown" on.
4. A live preview appears below the label input — you can see exactly how the label will render on the public form.
5. Edit the label using Markdown syntax.
6. Save the field.

Supported Markdown Syntax

Practical Examples

Link to your terms of service

Instead of: "I agree to the terms"

Use Markdown to make the terms linkable:

I agree to the [Terms of Service](https://example.com/terms) and [Privacy Policy](https://example.com/privacy)

Emphasize key instructions

Please upload **a clear photo of your ID** — blurry or cropped images will be rejected.

Add structure to a complex label

**Step 3 of 3 — Sign below**

By signing, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and that you agree to our _Non-Disclosure Agreement_.

Distinguish required format

Enter your company registration number _(format: HRB 12345 or HRA 12345)_

When to Use Markdown

Use Markdown labels when:

• The label references an external document (link to terms, privacy policy, or instructions).
• The label includes a warning or emphasis that plain text doesn't convey clearly.
• The label has a multi-sentence instruction that benefits from paragraph formatting.
• You are building a Heading structural field and want formatted section text.

For simple one-line labels, plain text is usually sufficient — Markdown is for cases where formatting genuinely helps comprehension.

Markdown in Structural Elements

Markdown is particularly powerful in Heading fields, where it lets you combine bold titles, explanatory text, and links in a single display-only element:

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FAQ

Can I use Markdown in placeholder text or dropdown options?

No. Markdown is only supported in field labels. Placeholder text and option values are always plain text.

Does Markdown affect how the response is stored?

No. Markdown only affects how the label is displayed. The visitor's response is stored as plain text (or the appropriate data type for the field).

What happens to fields where Markdown is disabled but the label contains Markdown syntax?

The asterisks, underscores, and brackets will be displayed literally as plain text. Always preview your label in the editor before saving.

Can I use Markdown in notification email templates?

Email templates use a different variable system ({{field_id}}). Markdown in field labels does not affect notifications. For formatting in emails, see Email Templates.