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  • Most requested CSS styles you can use
    Let's see how you can easily change the look of your formaloo. Here are the CSS styles you can add to your formaloos. Just paste the code into the Custom CSS box in the Design tab of your formaloo editor page. Change the font size of the fields' title .formaloofield-title font-size: 23px !important; Note: The bigger the number (23px), the bigger your text. Note 2: Don't put space between your number and its unit (px). Change the font size of the fields' answers .formalooPopular
  • How to customize the look of your form using custom CSS and custom JS
    Using the custom CSS and custom JS features, you can customize the look of your form and also add your Google Analytics tags to your form’s webpage. Important note for better performance It’s important to note that although the Custom CSS is great, it’s best practice to change the look of your forms using the “Design” tab of your form as much as possible. Use the custom CSS only when you can’t make the style changes from the options Formaloo gives you in the “Design” tab. Add a customPopular
  • How to pass field value to another field using answer piping
    Let’s see what answer piping is and how you can utilize this feature to create more personal and engaging forms in Formaloo. Answer piping allows you to pipe or display an answer to a question into any other part of your online form. For example, if someone answered the question, Name: Sara, you can display “Sara” somewhere else in your form. This creates a more personal and engaging experience for your submitter. You can use answer piping in real time just about anywhere on your form. It’s eSome readers
  • How to add login and sign up to your custom app with no code
    Here are the exact steps you should take to add login and sign up to your custom app with no code and turn your app into a portal in a few clicks. Watch the following video to see how it works, or continue reading for a step-by-step tutorial on adding a login and signup to your no-code app. 1. Prepare your app Start with these ready-to-customize templates or create your application from scratch. You can also import your tables from Excel sheSome readers
  • How to put social share buttons on your form's success page
    You can add social share buttons on your form and its success message. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Create your link To create your link, on your dashboard, click on your formaloo and go to the Share tab. There you see the share link for social media. Copy everything after "formaloo.net/" and replace it with the slug in the following links: An example for slug: mz3oz?utmsource=twitter Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fformaloo.net%2Some readers
  • How to set the image width for images in a Section field?
    Sometimes you select too big a photo for your Section field. It will look. unfit, especially on mobile view. To fix this, click on the photo in your Section field properties, and select the image icon from the menu. There, you can set the photo's width and height. Set the width to 100% and save. It will ensure your photo's width is 100% of the screen size. You can also watch theSome readers
  • How to replace the multi-select alphabet sign with a checkbox sign in multi-step forms
    Replace this: With this: You can use the following CSS in the Custom CSS box in the Desing tab of your formaloo editor to replace the multi-select alphabet sign with a checkbox sign in multi-step forms: formz-wrapper .formz-input-animate .formz-selectable-option-inFew readers
  • How to set customized validation (RegEx) on your form fields
    When you create a form with data input fields, it is essential to validate the data and make sure that your user inputs are accurate. Customized validation on your form fields lets you do that. This tutorial shows how you can validate the data and make sure that your user inputs are accurate. Using the “Custom Validation” field in your form editor, you can restrict your audience to enter information in a specific format. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6eace65bdf893000/cFew readers
  • How to add videos to my form?
    You can use the “Video” field to show a Youtube video on your form. Just fill in the Youtube link and it will be added to your form.Few readers
  • How can I have hidden fields in my form that only I, as the Admin can see & fill them?
    You can add any field to your form, click on it, and in its properties, enable the "Admin-only" option. This way, that field will be hidden on your form and can only be filled by the admins of that form. To fill in the admin-only fields, in your Formaloo dashboard click on your form, go to the responses tab, and edit the response to which you want to add a note. Add your note andFew readers
  • How to lookup the submitted data of another form
    You can create relational forms by looking up the submitted data of a form and enabling your audience to select from those. Let’s see how to look up the submitted data of another form. It’s especially helpful when you want to build multiple forms while sharing only one form with your audience. So your audience can choose from the pre-defined options or create new options inside the form. Let’s say your HR department has an onboarding form ( check out this template (https://dash.formaloo.net/teFew readers
  • How to use acceptable answers in your form
    You can add acceptable answers to your fields to restrict entering unaccepted values. For example, allow people with specific email addresses to submit your form. Read along to see how this feature works. To add valid entries on a field, click on it in your formaloo editor, and from the opened menu, select the “Acceptable answers” option. There you can enter the acceptable answers separated by a line break. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b06eff80a6591800/ed3a8e32-d57e-4Few readers
  • How can I create a chatbot on my website?
    Widgets help you create a chatbot that you can embed into your website and bring up a conversation with your audience. To create a chatbot on your website, you can either start from scratch or use one of the widget templates. 1. Create and customize the chatbot widget Pick this chatbot template and edit it as you want. After saving, it will be added to your dashboard. 2. Change how your cFew readers
  • When I embed my form, it scrolls inside the form. How can I avoid that?
    When you embed your form into your website using the "iframe" tag, it may show a scrolling bar on your form. This is because the length of your form is bigger than the length of the iframe tag. All you should do is to check your iframe code and find the "height=750" at its beginning. Then change the number 750 to something bigger, let's say, 1200. Save and refresh your page. If it still has the scroll bar, you'll need to increase the height so it matches the height of your form. If it's toFew readers
  • How can I show text, links, images in my forms?
    You can use the "Section" field to show text, links, images in your forms.Few readers
  • How to measure customer satisfaction feedback?
    Customer satisfaction, or CSAT, is a customer experience metric that measures happiness with a product or service. Therefore, collecting and measuring customer satisfaction feedback helps you exceed customer expectations, drive experience improvement, and reduce customer churn. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how you can collect and measure customer satisfaction feedback to grow your business.Few readers
  • How to customize your form to the next level
    More control over your form’s text To change the description text at the top of your form, edit your form and change the “Description” text area at the top of your form editor. To change the success message (the message shown when someone submits your form), edit your form and scroll to the bottom of the page. There you can find a customizable text area for the “SucceFew readers
  • How to create an event registration form with tickets and payment?
    In this video, you’ll learn the easiest way to create a registration form and sell your event tickets online. You can modify tickets as you wish and also enable discount codes. Happy organizing!Few readers
  • How to create a TEDx event application form?
    TEDx events can simplify their attendee selection process by asking their prospective attendees to fill out an application form. Their effort in the application form will show their commitment to participating in the TEDx event.Few readers
  • How to implement and use Formaloo CDP?
    Formaloo CDP automatically shows you who are your best customers, who are leaving you for your competitors, and most important of all, how to profit more from each and every customer. Fully automatic without the need of writing any code or any help from data scientists.Few readers
  • How to show all my fields in one column
    In your Formaloo dashboard edit your form and open the "Design" tab. Then in the Fields layout box, choose the "Always single column" option.Few readers
  • How to find & set a color code in custom CSS?
    You can use the color boxes for submit button, text, etc. in the Design tab of your formaloo editor. Pick the right color with the right transparency and copy its hex code. Then paste it to your custom CSS with a sign. For example: FFFFFF , FFC0CB, etc.Few readers
  • How to delete a field from the form?
    Click on the field and click on the X button. That way, your field will be completely deleted. It will delete the field and all previous responses on it.Few readers
  • Create a chatbot on your website
    Widgets help you create a chatbot that you can embed into your website and bring up a conversation with your audience. To create a chatbot on your website, you can either start from scratch or use one of the widget templates. 1. Create and customize the chatbot widget Pick this chatbot template and edit it as you want. After saving, it will be added to your dashboard. 2. Change how your cFew readers
  • How to generate leads online?
    There are so many ways you can generate sales leads. In this tutorial, you’ll see how you can build a lead generation form and collect the data of your online visitors.Few readers
  • How to create an online event registration form?
    Here’s the easiest way to create an online event registration form. The good news is you can also manage your audience from the formaloo dashboard and CDP. Formaloo makes it easy for you to get online registrations for your event and manage your audience.Few readers
  • How to restrict form submission by user’s IP address?
    To limit the number of submissions by each IP, all you should do is to open the Formaloo dashboard and edit your form. Then go to the settings tab, and enable the “Limit one entry per IP” option. This will enable form submission only once for each IP address. Note: Due to the GDPR compliance, you won’t have access to the users’ IP addresses. FormalooFew readers
  • What is the maximum file size in my formaloos?
    We suggest using compressed photos inside your formaloos up to 2MB. The lower the size of your photos, the faster your form performs for your clients. Also, for the capacity of the files you collect, you can customize and set it up as you wish. Edit your form, click on the "file" field, and in the properties of the field, set the maximum acceptable size in Kilobytes. For example, to collect files with a maximum 3 MB size, insert 3,000 in the file capacity. It's good to know the filesFew readers
  • How to collect NPS feedback?
    Net Promoter Score or NPS feedback is a valuable customer feedback metric. It indicates how customers feel about product releases, tweaks in design or function, and changes in customer service. Therefore, collecting NPS feedback gives you actionable insights that can improve product quality and customer loyalty. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how you can collect NPS feedback to grow your business.Few readers
  • How to get my audience to sign my form?
    You can use the "Signature" field to have your audience sign your forms. Here's a template to help you get started.Few readers
  • How to create a product research survey?
    To help ensure a successful product launch, it’s important that you get feedback from customers. This online product research survey can verify that you have the right target audience and features for your new product.Few readers
  • How to create a speaker nomination form for events?
    Organizing an event, you’ll want to invite the most suitable speakers. It’s a good practice to ask your community to nominate speakers for your event. Your community could be your partners, previous speakers, or attendees, etc.Few readers
  • How to create an event evaluation survey?
    The final stage of events management is the evaluation of the outcomes of the event and the processes employed to achieve set outcomes. The other purpose of an event evaluation is a reporting mechanism, to gather data to allow feedback to different stakeholders involved in the event relative to their interests.Few readers
  • How to prevent multiple submissions
    Online forms are a crucial data collection component for many websites and businesses. However, allowing users to make multiple submissions can lead to inaccurate data, server overloads, and poor user experience. In this article, we will discuss the importance of preventing users from submitting forms more than once and explore some tips for implementing this prevention effectively in Formaloo. By enforcing measures to prevent multiple submissions, you can improve your data collection accuracyFew readers

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