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title: "Mapping Form Field Inputs to System Fields"
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# Mapping Form Field Inputs to System Fields

When you [create a form](/v1/docs/creating-a-form), you can map field inputs to standard Slate fields, such as **Preferred Name**.

1. In the form, select **Edit Form**.
2. From the palette, select **Text Box**.
3. Configure the following settings:
  - **Status**: Select **Active**.
  - **Type**: Select the appropriate field type.
  - **Label**: Enter the text that appears as the field label or instruction.
  - **System Field**: Select a field type from the list. The available options depend on the form's [scope](/v1/docs/form-settings-edit-properties). A list of fields appears. Select a field from this list.
  - **Export Key**: Confirm the export key populated from the selected system field.
  - **Size**: Change the size to **32** so this field matches the other field widths.
  - **Options**: Leave blank.
4. Select **Save**.

When a form registrant enters a value in this field, Slate maps the value to the system field you specified.