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Build a Form in the Builder (fields, steps, preview, and saving)

Form Builder is where you design the form layout and behaviour. You build forms using Steps and Fields, then preview the experience.

Written by Sarah May
Updated over a week ago

Before you start

Form Builder is not available on mobile. If you open it on a mobile-sized screen, you will be told to use a desktop browser.

The three main areas

Form Builder is split into:

  • Left sidebar for Fields and Steps

  • A canvas area where fields appear

  • Right sidebar for settings, publishing, preview, and share tools

Add fields

In the left sidebar:

  1. Open the Fields tab.

  2. Drag a field into the canvas.

You can also select Search all fields to find a field quickly and insert it.

Live form restriction for internal-only fields

When a form is live, internal-only fields are restricted. You will see a message like “Live forms can't use internal-only fields.” Some internal-only fields include staff and client selectors.

Manage steps

In the left sidebar:

  1. Open the Steps tab.

  2. Select Step to add a new step.

  3. Select a step to make it active.

  4. Rename a step from the step list.

  5. Drag steps to reorder them.

  6. Use the step menu to Duplicate or Delete.

A step cannot be deleted if:

  • It would leave you with no steps

  • Lock all fields is enabled

  • The step contains locked fields

Preview the form

Use Preview to open a preview of the form. This helps you confirm step flow and required fields before publishing.

Saving

Form Builder saves your changes as you work. Some actions require the form to be saved first, such as publishing live.

Troubleshooting

I cannot add or insert fields
You may not have an active step, or Lock all fields is enabled.

I cannot delete a field
Fields cannot be deleted if the form is locked, or if the field itself is locked.

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