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Form Settings control the overall behavior, appearance, and post-submission actions for an entire form. These are distinct from individual Field Properties and apply globally to the form you are editing. You can typically access Form Settings from the main Properties Panel in the Form Builder when no specific field is selected, or through a dedicated “Settings” or “Form Settings” tab/button in the builder interface.
Screenshot of the Form Settings panel in the Formora Form Builder.

Accessing Form Settings in the Builder

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General Form Settings

These settings define the basic identity and presentation of your form.
The main title of your form. This is prominently displayed to users at the top of the form and is also used to identify the form in your Formora dashboard and form lists.
  • Configuration: A text input field.
  • Example: “Customer Feedback Survey”, “Event Registration Form”, “Contact Us”.
Optional text that appears below the Form Title. Use this to provide a brief overview, instructions, or context for the entire form.
  • Configuration: A text area, may support basic formatting.
  • Example: “Help us improve by sharing your thoughts! This survey will take approximately 5 minutes.”
(Availability of customization may vary) The unique web address (URL) for your form. Formora automatically assigns a unique ID or slug (e.g., formora.site/f/your-form-id). Some plans or settings might allow customization of this slug for more branded or memorable URLs.
  • Configuration: If customizable, a text input, often with validation for URL-safe characters.

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Submission Settings

These settings control what happens after a user successfully submits the form.
The message displayed to the user on the same page immediately after they submit the form (if no redirect is configured).
  • Configuration: A text area where you can type your custom message. Basic formatting might be supported.
  • Default: Formora likely has a default message like “Thank you, your submission has been received!”
  • Example: “Thanks for contacting us, [User’s Name]! We’ll be in touch within 24 hours.”
You can often use template variables (like submitted field values) in the success message for personalization. Check Template Variables (if applicable to success messages).
Instead of showing a success message on the form page, you can automatically redirect users to another webpage after they submit the form. This is controlled by the redirect_url property.
  • Configuration: A text input for the full URL (e.g., https://yourwebsite.com/thank-you).
  • Use Cases:
    • Sending users to a dedicated thank-you page on your website.
    • Directing them to a relevant resource or next step.
    • Tracking conversions on your own analytics platform.
If a Redirect URL is set, the on-page Success Message is usually not displayed.
(Availability depends on Formora plan and features) Advanced forms might offer options to:
  • Limit Total Submissions: Close the form after a certain number of responses are received.
  • Limit Submissions Per User: Prevent a single user (identified by IP, cookie, or login) from submitting multiple times.
  • Schedule Form Availability: Set a specific start date/time and/or end date/time when the form is active and can accept submissions. These settings are typically found in an “Advanced” or “Restrictions” tab within Form Settings.

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Notifications on Submission

While detailed notification settings are often managed via Integrations (e.g., sending an email through a connected service) or global Account Settings, form-level settings might include a basic option:
  • Email Admin Notifications: A simple toggle or email input field to send a notification to one or more email addresses when a new response is submitted to this specific form.
For more advanced notification workflows (e.g., conditional notifications, custom email templates), explore the Integrations section.

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Layout, Theme, and Branding

These crucial settings define how your form looks and feels:
  • Layout Type (layout_type): Choose between single_page or multi_page (or similar options for multi-step forms).
  • Theme (theme): Select a visual theme (e.g., “light”, “dark”, or other predefined styles).
  • Primary Color (primary_color): Set the main accent color for buttons, highlights, etc.
  • Font Family (font_family): Choose the typography for your form text.
  • Show Formora Branding (show_branding): Depending on your plan, you may be able to hide Formora branding from your forms.
  • Custom CSS (custom_css) & Custom JS (custom_js): For advanced users on certain plans, options to add custom CSS for styling and custom JavaScript for tracking or extended functionality.
These are covered in detail on the Layout & Theming page.

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Spam Protection

(Availability of specific CAPTCHA or anti-spam features depends on Formora’s implementation) To prevent spam submissions, Formora may offer:
  • Built-in Heuristics: Automatic spam filtering based on common patterns.
  • CAPTCHA Integration: Support for services like Google reCAPTCHA. If available, you would enable and configure it here, possibly by providing API keys from the CAPTCHA service.
If specific CAPTCHA settings are present in your Form Settings panel, follow the on-screen instructions.

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Saving and Publishing Your Form

  • Saving Settings: Any changes made in the Form Settings panel must be saved using the main “Save” button in the Form Builder’s top bar.
  • Publishing (published): The published status (a boolean toggle) determines if your form is live and accessible to users. Publishing a form makes all its current settings (including layout, fields, and form settings) active.
Configuring these Form Settings appropriately is key to creating a form that not only collects the right data but also provides a good user experience and integrates smoothly into your workflows. Next, let’s dive into how to style your form with Layout & Theming.
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