Note: This field cannot be used with the Advanced Post Creation Add-On. If utilizing that plugin for post creation, use a standard field type instead.
Summary
The Post Tags field allows users to submit data that is then used to populate the tags for a post. This field works in tandem with the other Post fields to allow you to create a form that can generate post data from a user submission. It is available under the Post Fields section within the form editor.
![GForms Post Tags Field Icon](https://docs.gravityforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/CleanShot-2021-05-12-at-12.12.56@2x.png)
Post Tags field as displayed in the Field Library
![GForms Post Tags Field](https://docs.gravityforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/CleanShot-2021-05-12-at-12.13.09@2x.png)
Post Tags field as displayed in the Form Editor.
Common Settings
This field uses only common field settings for the Appearance and Advanced settings. For a description of each of the common field settings, refer to this article. Below you will find description of specialty settings that are particular to this field.
General Settings
Setting | Description |
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Field Type | Select the type of field that should be used to allow users completing the form to specify post tags. See note 1. |
Notes
1. By default the Single Line Text field type is selected. This allows users to enter a comma delimited list to specify post tags. The Drop Down, Multi Select, Checkboxes, and Radio Buttons options allow you to specify a predefined list of tags for selection.
Merge Tags
For more information on the use of merge tags, refer to these articles.
Usage
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Modifiers
This merge tag does not have any modifiers.