How to Add an Attachment Field to a Smartsheet Form
- George Apostolov
How to Add an Attachment Field to a Smartsheet Form: step-by-step guide
Inside Smartsheet's form editor, navigate to the left-side panel and select 'File Upload' under the Form Elements section.
Following that, go to the Field Settings pane and make your desired changes. From there, you can enter your preferred label and add a custom help text.
Once done, click 'Save' in the top-right corner.
After completing these steps, the file upload element will be added to your Smartsheet form where the intended participants can add attachments later on.
Quick answer: To add an attachment field to a Smartsheet form, select File Upload under Form Elements in the left-side panel of the form editor. Next, enter your preferred label and custom help text in the Field Settings pane. Finally, click Save in the top-right corner to add the element.
About this Smartsheet tutorial
Add a file upload field to your Smartsheet form by selecting File Upload in the editor, configuring the label and help text, and saving. This guide shows how to add an Attachment Field to a Smartsheet Form in 4 steps, starting with "Inside Smartsheet's form editor, navigate to the left-side panel and select 'File Uploa..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the file upload element will be added to your Smartsheet...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Smartsheet interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add an Attachment Field to a Smartsheet Form?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Smartsheet data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Smartsheet. Related guides: How to Add Cell Borders in Smartsheet, How to Add Conditional Formatting in Smartsheet and How to Add Multiple Rows in Smartsheet. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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