> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://filla.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Labels and descriptions

> How to customize field labels and add help text to any form field.

## What these settings do

Every field on a Filla form has a **label** (the field name respondents see) and an optional **description** (help text shown below the input). These are separate from the Airtable field name. You can rename them freely in the form without changing your Airtable schema.

## Label

The label is shown above the input on the form. By default it mirrors the Airtable field name, but you can change it to anything.

Labels support **variable references**. Type `@` to open the variable picker and insert a field value from earlier in the form. This lets you create personalized labels like:

* `@{First Name}, what is your shipping address?`
* `Confirm email for @{Company Name}`

<Tip>
  Keep labels short and action-oriented. "Your email address" works better than "Email" alone when the context isn't clear.
</Tip>

## Description

The description appears below the input as smaller help text. Use it to:

* Explain what format you expect (`Enter as YYYY-MM-DD`)
* Provide examples (`e.g., marketing@yourcompany.com`)
* Set expectations (`We'll only use this to send your confirmation`)

Descriptions support rich text formatting (bold, italic, links) and `@` variable references, so you can show context-sensitive guidance based on earlier answers.

### Editing the description

Click the description trigger in the **Label & description** section to open a dedicated editing dialog. The dialog gives you a full-width rich text editor where you can:

* **Format text** — select text to reveal a floating toolbar with bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and link options
* **Insert variables** — type `@` to open the variable picker and insert a dynamic field value (e.g., the respondent's name from an earlier field)

A hint at the bottom of the editor reminds you: *"Select text to format · Type @ to insert a field value."*

Click **Done** to save your changes, or **Clear** to remove the description entirely.

## Where to find these settings

Click any field in the canvas to open its settings panel. The **Title** and **Description** fields are inside the **Label & description** section. This section is open by default when you select a field.

## Common questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Does changing the label change the Airtable field name?">
    No. The label is only what respondents see on the form. Your Airtable field name stays the same. You can have a field called "Client Email" in Airtable and label it "Your email address" on the form.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use HTML in the description?">
    The description opens in a rich text editor that supports bold, italic, links, and basic formatting — not raw HTML. Select text to reveal formatting options.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I hide the label entirely?">
    There is no "hide label" toggle currently. If you want a field without a visible label, set the label to a space or leave only the description. Use a text block widget above the field if you need custom formatting around the label.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>