Users can't input phone #s into phone field on their phone

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Help! I created a user input form and as part of it I’m collecting phone numbers (cell, home, etc.). I’ve set it to be a phone number field and set it for them to enter the number using dashes as 123-456-7890. It works great on a PC or tablet but on a phone, it brings up their phone number (like you’re dialing a number) screen to enter it which does not allow them to enter the dashes. They are required fields so the form fails. Is there anyway to set it as a phone number and create a mask to ensure consistent entry that will work on phone entry as well as other devices?

Thanks!

Barbara

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You can use a textfield and regular expression as validator but then it fails on mobile and shows the text keyboard. You should let people enter phone numbers without dashes into the database.