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Adds a specialized tel FieldType to ExpressionEngine, designed for handling phone number inputs with validation and formatting support. It integrates with Channel Entries and works in both Grid and Fluid fields.
Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Add and validate phone number inputs in EE via a FieldType |
| FieldType | tel, with built-in validation for E.164 standard |
| Output Modifiers | :tel, :e164, :format, :e164:tel for clickable links |
| Template Formatting Tag | {exp:tel:format number=""} |
| Compatibility | Members, Channel Entries, Grid, Fluid fields |
Typical Use Cases
User Profiles & Contact Forms
- Perfect for fields where users enter phone numbers. Ensures consistency, validation, and mobile-friendly click-to-call links.
Directory Listings
- Display professional or business contact numbers uniformly, with proper formatting and link functionality built-in.
Multi-Field Usage
- Due to its compatibility with Member, Entry, Grid, and Fluid fields, Telephone is flexible enough for use in nested content blocks or flexible layouts.
Features
Field Type: tel
- A dedicated phone input field that ensures user-entered values adhere to the E.164 (E64) standard for international telephone formatting.
Output Formatting Variations
For the tel field in your templates, you get flexible output options:
{FIELD_NAME:tel}- raw telephone input{FIELD_NAME:e164}or{FIELD_NAME:format}— outputs a nicely formatted number, e.g.(XXX) XXX-XXXX{FIELD_NAME:e164:tel}- outputs the number and wraps it as a clickable telephone link
Template Tag for Ad-Hoc Formatting
- Outside of channel entries, you can still format numbers using a template tag:
How It Helps
Data Consistency & Validation
- Reduces formatting errors and ensures phone numbers meet international standards.
Enhanced UX
- Click-to-call links provide a seamless experience for mobile users or anyone with supported devices.
Flexible Output
- Multiple formatting options and ad-hoc formatting tools make it versatile for a wide range of template scenarios.
Yup! Telephone works with both ExpressionEngine Entries as well as Members!