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Forms and data bases
Everything you need to know about building forms can be found in this collection.
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Create forms
Build powerful surveys, quizzes, and any type of form you need.
How to create a formTo create a form, build your form from scratch or select from over 200 free-form templates for a quicker start.
How to edit forms and form responsesYou can easily manage and customize both your forms and the responses you receive, keeping your data organized and up-to-date.
Form editor and field typesLearn about form editor and its various fields and features in detail for seamless data collection.
How to lookup the submitted data of another formYou can use the lookup field to send data to another form and pre-defined options or create new options inside the form.
How to duplicate a formaloo project appDuplicating forms and apps replicate form logic, single/multi-step, colors, initial design, & notification settings.
How to use a variable field with a formulaUse form variables for calculations, customize fields for an area calculator, and explore donation forms, quizzes, and BMI calculators.
How to connect forms with automatic data transferTo link forms and databases, you can send data on form redirection, use look-up and linked row fields, or URL parameters to pre-fill forms.
How to use partial submits (auto-save) on formsUsers can easily save and resume filling out forms later with the 'Partial submit' feature.
What are linked rows and how to use themLinked rows in Formaloo connect related data across forms, streamlining workflows and enhancing data organization for better insights.
How to add a new page to single-step (classic) formLearn how to easily add new pages to single-step forms in Formaloo with this step-by-step guide. Organize your form sections effortlessly!
How to reorder fields and shuffle options in your formLearn how to reorder fields and shuffle fields or choice order in your Formaloo forms with this quick, step-by-step guide.
How to use a ready-to-use template from Formaloo's template galleryLearn how to use ready-made templates in Formaloo, customize pages, enable public view, portal mode, and share your app.
How to undo deleted fieldRetrieve the deleted field by emailing us to verify your account. We will sort it.
How to change time zone of a formTime zone change: Currently UTC, local time zones coming soon. Follow progress on the product roadmap and community reports.
How to add Calendly to formsAdd Calendly to your forms to allow your users to book a meeting with you.
How to save changes in Formaloo forms and appsLearn how to save changes in forms and apps with the 'Publish' button and autosave feature for seamless updates.
Form responses
View, analyze, and export your form data easily.
How to view your form responsesView and analyze your Formaloo form responses in a table format. You can also view charts to visualize your data.
How to edit and delete responsesReview and update your form submissions! Edit individual responses or delete them directly from the Formaloo response table.
How to transfer data between two formsSet up and link Form1 and Form2, create hidden fields to capture data, and ensure matching field IDs.
How to download form responses into ExcelWith these flexible export options, you can download responses in formats that match your needs.
How to add tracking code to your formGo to Settings, and enable 'Show tracking code after form submission.' Each submission will generate a unique code for tracking.
How to filter data setsFilter responses: select the form/survey, go to its dashboard and results menu, and filter from "sort by", "filter" or "settings".
How to reset views and responsesDuplicate your form to reset views and responses and start fresh with ease.
How to print responses as PDF filesPrint or save responses as PDF, open the page > press command+P > print or save your page.
How to go back to change a responseUse navigation arrows to go back and change responses on forms and surveys.
How to delete a recordDelete a row or one of your data on your table.
How to print the contract signature form as a PDF fileLearn how to print your contract signature form as a PDF in Formaloo, complete with captured signatures and response details.
How to see the number of views and submissions on your formLearn how to view the number of views and submissions for your form using Charts & Insights in Formaloo.
SEO for forms and surveys
Improve search ranking for your forms and surveys.
How to set a favicon on your forms and surveysAdd favicons to your forms. Boost brand and user experience with a tiny logo.
Will my form title and favicon change when I set up a custom domain?Form/app title and favicon change to match. Favicon adopts the form's logo. Hide form photo with Custom CSS.
Make your forms and surveys stand out with Meta imagesStand out in search & social media! Craft perfect meta images for Formaloo forms & surveys. Size tips & design best practices inside.
How do I add SEO metadata to your form with a custom domainAdd SEO metadata: Generated from the form's title, logo, and description on a custom domain.
Email notifications
Set up alerts and automate emails for you and your respondents.
How to send and receive email notificationsSet up email notifications for form submissions. Send data to submitters & receive email notifications and forward them to your team.
How to send custom email templatesCreate custom email templates to notify submitters & team on form submissions. Personalize emails with form data.
How to set up custom SMTP for your custom emailsConfigure custom SMTP to send personalized emails from your address, enhancing brand consistency and deliverability.
How to email a copy of the responses to myself and my teamSet up email alerts with custom templates to notify yourself & your team on new submissions in Formaloo.
How to use form fields in custom email templatesUse form field data and variables to customize email templates sent after form submissions. Include names, answers, and more.
How to use the notify tab optionsOptions to send and customize responses, send copies to users, generate PDFs of submissions and email templates.
Verify your email addressVerify email address when signing up
How to send and receive conditional email notificationsSet up conditional email notifications, automating personalized follow-ups based on form responses with ease.
How to email the contract signature form as a PDF fileLearn how to email a PDF of signed contract forms, including steps for generating PDFs and adding direct download links.
Form logic & calculations
Provide the full potential of your forms by incorporating logic and calculations for dynamic user experiences.
What is logic in FormalooCustomize your app and form behavior using conditional logic, logic jumps, and criteria-based actions to create personalized workflows.
How to add basic conditional logicDefine how your form behaves by adding conditional logic.
How to add advanced logic to your formUse Advanced Logic for complex logic. For clarity, you can adjust conditions and add rules.
What is the logic mapLearn how to use the Logic Map to simplify form flows, troubleshoot efficiently, and optimize user experience with dynamic conditions.
What is "On Update" logic and how it works"On Update" trigger, allows you to automate actions when a response is updated—not just when it's submitted.
Calculate scores and auto-grading Learn how to calculate scores and set up auto-grading in your forms.4 articles
Calculate priceLearn how to use logic and variables to calculate prices in your forms.3 articles
Show/Hide logicLearn how to use conditional logic to show or hide fields based on user responses in single-step or multi-step forms.5 articles
Redirect logicLearn how to set up redirection and manage users' form flow.4 articles
Calculations: Variables & formulasExplore how to use logic and variables to perform calculations, create quizzes, and customize form behavior.5 articles
FAQsFind answers to common questions about using logic and calculations.4 articles
Payment methods
Explore various payment integration options to seamlessly collect payments through your forms.
How to create a new payment methodConnect payment gateways to Formaloo. Go to profile settings, and create a payment method. Then enable payments in your form settings.
How to connect Stripe to FormalooConnect your Stripe account in 3 steps: create a payment method, enter your keys, and link it to your form.
How to connect PayPal to FormalooGet your PayPal API keys and connect them to Formaloo for secure transactions within your forms.
How to connect Square to FormalooConnect your Square account using its Location ID and API key. Easy setup, secure transactions.
How to connect RazorPay to FormalooConnect your RazorPay account to Formaloo for secure transactions within your forms. (Indian businesses only).
How to create a subscription-based payment on your formCreate recurring payments with Stripe. Set a Stripe product, connect it to Formaloo. Add a product field with the subscription ID to form.
How many payment methods I can add to my formYou can add unlimited payment methods to your form.
Supported currencies on FormalooLearn about supported currencies on Formaloo and how to select them for payments.
How to add a currency to the product fieldLearn how to add a currency to the product field in your form settings. Enable payment features and select your desired currency easily.
How to create an order form with online paymentCustomize order form, add products, set currency, connect Stripe, Square, RazorPay, or PayPal, enable payment.
How to set a fixed payment amount on your formEnable "Form with payment" and set a fixed amount in settings. Easy way to collect payments.
Customize form style
Customize the appearance and style of your forms using custom CSS to match your branding and design requirements.
How to remove the blurred background from product fields in modern view forms?Remove the blurred background with a custom css (Product field)
How to change the white background color of modern view formsRemove white background color of modern view with a custom CSS code.
How can I center the submit button?Center the submit button with a CSS code.
Align the form fields in 2 columnsHow to align form fields in 2 columns?
How can I make my form RTL (right-to-left)Create right-to-left (RTL) forms. Adjust text direction, spacing, and use a pre-built RTL template to ensure your forms are accessible.
How can I make my form suitable for mobile size only?Mobile size only form with CSS code.
How to add a custom CSS code to the formCustom css code: where to add them and what are the selectors?
How to format the choice fields to all be left alignedFormat the choice fields to be left aligned with a custom CSS code.
How to hide the arrows forward back on the single choice file choices in two columnsHide arrows on single choice file in two columns with a custom CSS code.
How to make the image full size on single choice optionYou can use custom CSS code to change it.
How to hide the title on single choice optionHide title on single choice option with a custom CSS.
Recommended sizes for the cover imageAdjust your images accordingly to maintain quality and consistency.
URL parameters
Utilize URL parameters to pre-fill form fields and personalize user experiences for smoother interactions.
How to add URL parameters to the embedded formPopulate your forms, add URL parameters to the embedded and shared forms.
Field types
Choose the right question types and fields for your data.
How to add/edit folders in the new dashboardOrganize your workspace. Add & Edit folders, change colors, and rename them.
Profile settings on the new dashboardEdit workspace details, custom domain, add/invite team members, view billing & API keys - all under your profile picture.
How to customize text field and long text fieldThese simple fields help you capture short and lengthy responses, ensuring you get all the information you need.
How to customize the content fieldThis field allows you to write rich content, including text, images, links, and even code snippets.
How to enable multiple file Uploads in your formEnable multiple file uploads in forms. Add "Upload" field and allow multiple files in settings.
How to apply OTP verification in your formOTP (One-Time Password) verification is an effective way to protect your forms from unauthorized submissions.
Field types - Old dashboard
Explore different field types available in Formaloo to capture diverse data types effectively.
How to add min and max selectable options in multi-choice questionsControl answer choices! Set minimum & maximum selections for multi-choice questions.
How to insert a list of options in the dropdown fieldManually add or bulk insert options, inserting one item per line in the dropdown field.
How to change the title of the Matrix fieldCustomize Matrix field titles in Design tab. Choose 'Customize more content' > 'Fields related'. Modify or delete text.
File upload limitationSet file upload limits in your form editor. Formaloo accepts files up to 100MB.
How to use score 0-10 fieldRate score from (0-10) for surveys, quizzes & NPS. Customize scale labels & set min/max scores.
How to show a logo on top of each page in multi-step formsDisplay your logo on every page of multi-step forms by adding it as a background or using a 'Content' field in single-step forms.
How to set the limitation of text field charactersSet character limits easily for text fields by adjusting maximum and minimum character counts from the right-side menu.
How to add 'Other option' to our questionsGive users more choices! Enable 'Other' option so users can write their answers.
How to add a signature to your formsAdd a signature field to Formaloo forms easily from the 'Edit' tab in the form editor. Ideal for contracts, quotes, and consent forms.
How to use the page break fieldUse page breaks to organize single-step forms with pagination. Group questions into sections for clarity and organization.
How to use a CSAT fieldCollect feedback with the CSAT field. Customize max rating. Add descriptions. Enable advanced description for more customization.
How to use the product fieldEasily sell products with the 'Product' field. Add names, descriptions, prices, images. Calculates total price. Connect to payment gateway.
How to add a video field to your formAdd videos to forms for context or instructions. Supports YouTube, Vimeo links. Embed if website allows OEmbed.
How to create a custom dropdown of citiesImport cities from Excel, create lookup field in Formaloo. For few cities, manually add dropdown.
How to change the file size description on a formCustomize upload file size description on forms for clarity.
How to define a dynamic selectable date range in the date fieldDefine dynamic date ranges relative to the submit date in the date field for flexibility.
How to define a selectable date range in the date fieldDefine selectable date ranges in the date field, choosing between fixed or dynamic options for flexibility.
How to set a default value on the date fieldSet default values on date fields, choosing between fixed, dynamic, or none options for flexibility.
How to set a dynamic default value on the date fieldSet dynamic default values on date fields, based on submission date for automatic date generation.
How to add a description to CSAT fieldsCustomize CSAT field descriptions in edit tab or enable 'Advanced description' for detailed text customization.
How to add max and min value descriptions in the score fieldSet min and max score descriptions in edit tab for 0-10 score field, like 'Very dissatisfied' and 'Very satisfied'.
Form builder field typesHere, you can find all the features and field types in the form builder editor. Learn how to use and customize them in your form.
Setting tab optionsCustomize form settings. IP restriction, date, redirect URL, auto-save, timer, response limit, payment integration, and custom JavaScript.
Design tab optionsCustomize font, color, background, layout, and style. Choose multi-step/single-step format. Add CSS for advanced customization.
How to set customized validation on form fields (RegEx)Ensure data accuracy with custom validation rules. Use Regular Expressions (RegEx), control input format, character types, and quantity.
How to add an agreement checkbox and terms & conditions to your formAdd a Multi-choice" field with a single option and a section field for terms & conditions to your form. Make it required for compliance.
How to add images to your fieldsYou can add images to the advanced description of the fields in your form.
Mandate respondent input with Formaloo's required fields featureFormaloo's 'Required' fields ensure that respondents provide essential information for a complete and accurate form submission.
How to use the Repeating section
Form settings
Customize your form settings and optimize your forms for the best user experience.
How to change your form’s settingsControl user submissions, set time limits, and redirect users after completion! Explore these settings and more to customize your forms.
How to set up constant redirection to one specific URLRedirect all form submitters to a single URL address after submission.
How to activate or deactivate your formManage the status of your form and survey with one click.
How to set a timer on your formsThe timer feature allows you to set a time limit for users to complete your form.
How to use offline formsUse the Formaloo Android app to submit forms offline. Syncing happens automatically when you're online. (iOS coming soon!)
How to hide the submit button on the formLearn how to hide the submit button on your form to create display-only pages for announcements, terms, FAQs, and more.
How to hide the submit button based on form answersHide the submit button: Use the multi-step form, add a mid-form section, and set logic to prevent early submission.
How to add a Recaptcha to your formCaptcha is added automatically to forms for bot or spam prevention. No need for manual setup.
Forms' look & design
Customize the appearance of your forms. Make your forms visually aligned with your style.
Design the look of your formDesign your perfect form! Customize colors & backgrounds, layout, fonts & more. Explore more options with CSS.
How to add and customize the text in your formCustomize key elements of your form, from description text to success messages and submit button labels.
How to create a form with one question per pageCreate one question per page: In the Design tab, change the form type to "One question at a time".
Where can I view the settings of mobile view of my form?View mobile-view settings: Right-click the form, and choose inspect. Options appear on the left and top of the page.
How to center an image on your formOne click to change the alignment of the images on your form!
Manage your forms & bases
Efficiently manage your forms and bases. Keep your forms organized and easily accessible.
How to edit your forms and appsEnable edit mode from the top right-side of your dashboard and start editing your forms and apps.
How to transfer your old forms to the new dashboardLearn how to seamlessly transfer your old forms to Formaloo's new dashboard with this step-by-step guide. Quick and easy migration!
How to recover deleted formRecover deleted form: send an email for assistance.
How to restore your deleted form/appRestore the deleted form or app by emailing to verify and request restoration.
Personalize your form
Customize your forms to match your needs!
How to remove Formaloo brandingTo have fully white-label branding on Formaloo, you can remove our branding and add your own.
How to create and use answer pipingAnswer piping lets you use previous answers in new questions, sections, or success messages. See examples and personalize your forms.
How to translate the content of a formTranslate your Formaloo form for a global audience. Learn how to adjust validation text, buttons & more.
How to hide the title of fromHide form title: disable the "Show form title" button in the "Design" tab.
How to add a title, logo, and description to your formCustomize your form with a title, logo and description. Learn how to center them and even hide the default title.
How to customize the text in your formYou can personalize your form's description, ending page message, and buttons' text.
How to personalize the success message with the user's namePersonalize success messages with user names. Easy steps to create a warm, engaging user experience.
How to add social media share links to the form success pageAdd social media share links to your surveys or quizzes for easy sharing on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
How to use URL parameters to pre-fill form fieldsAutomatically fill form fields, use alias IDs and URL parameters to set specific field values for discounts, UTM tracking, and more!