Documentation

Coordinates Field

Last modified: December 5, 2025

Introduction

The Coordinates Field in Formidable Geolocation allows users to view or manually enter precise latitude and longitude values. It is fully synchronized with the Geocoder Field and can update, or be updated by, other connected geolocation fields such as the Address Field, Map Field, Locator Button, Directions Field, and more.

When a user moves a map marker, selects an address, or triggers the locator, the Coordinates Field automatically updates to reflect the new geographic position. Likewise, if the user edits the coordinates manually, the Geocoder Field processes the change and updates all connected fields.

Configuring the Coordinates Field

The Coordinates Field includes a single geolocation-specific setting: choosing which Geocoder Field it should sync with. Standard Formidable options, such as labels, default values, and conditional logic, still apply, but are not part of the geolocation configuration.

Formidable Forms Coordinates Field
Coordinates Field geolocation settings in Formidable Forms.

1. Geocoder Field

Select the Geocoder Field that this Coordinates Field should synchronize with. This enables two-way location updates between coordinates, address inputs, map interactions, and other geolocation elements.

Once linked, the Coordinates Field will:

  • Update automatically when the Address Field is changed or autocompleted.
  • Reflect precise coordinates when the map marker is moved or clicked.
  • Populate new values when the Locator Button retrieves the user’s current location.
  • Trigger geocoding when the user manually enters coordinates (if reverse-geocoding is enabled in the Geocoder Field).

A Geocoder Field must be present in the form for syncing to function correctly.

Setting Up and Using the Coordinates Field

To properly configure and use the Coordinates Field, follow these steps:

  1. Add the Coordinates Field: Place it anywhere inside your form.
  2. Select a Geocoder Field: Choose the Geocoder Field that will manage syncing, updates, and geocoding logic.
  3. Connect Additional Fields (optional): Add a Map Field, Address Field, or Locator Button and connect them to the same Geocoder Field for full two-way interaction.
  4. Customize Labels (optional): Use Formidable’s standard field settings to rename or style the Latitude and Longitude inputs.
  5. Test Your Form: Ensure that coordinates update when interacting with the map, autocomplete, or locator, and that manual coordinate entry triggers updates if reverse-geocoding is enabled.
menu-circle