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# Location


The **Location field **lets respondents share their exact **geographic coordinates** directly in your form. **Instead of addresses**, the field captures latitude and longitude values. This is useful for forms that need precise location data for mapping, logistics, or service tracking.

### Adding the Location Field
1. Open your form in the Formester editor.
2. Click **Add Elements**.
3. Scroll to **Others** and select **Location**.
4. The field will now appear on your form.

### Configuring the Location Field
1. Click the Location field to open the **Properties** panel.
2. **Label**: Rename the field to something meaningful, like “Your Location” or “Service Location.”
3. **Required Toggle**: Turn this on if every respondent must provide their location.
When filled, the field captures latitude and longitude values, such as `10.9510656, 78.4400384`.

### Use Cases
* **Delivery or Pickup Forms**: Collect exact drop-off or pickup points.
* **Event Registration**: Record attendee locations for better planning.
* **Surveys**: Visualize response patterns on a map.
* **Service Requests**: Track where support or field service is required.

### Publishing and Testing
1. Click **Publish** after configuring the field.
2. Use **Preview** to test how the Location field works.
3. Submit a test response to confirm latitude and longitude values are captured in your response data.