The Formora Form Builder is the heart of your form creation process. It’s a powerful, yet easy-to-use visual environment where you can design everything from simple contact forms to complex multi-page surveys with conditional logic, all without writing a single line of code.

This introduction will familiarize you with the builder’s interface, core components, and the general workflow for creating and customizing your forms.

The Formora Form Builder Interface - Design, Configure, and Launch

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Understanding the Builder Interface

The Form Builder is typically divided into a few key areas:

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General Workflow in the Builder

Building a form in Formora generally follows these steps:

1

Start a New Form

From your dashboard, click ”+ New Form” and choose to start from scratch or select a pre-built template.

2

Add Fields

Drag desired field types from the Toolbox onto the Form Canvas.

3

Configure Field Properties

Select each field on the canvas and use the Properties Panel to customize its label, placeholder, validation, and other settings. Refer to Field Properties.

4

Arrange and Organize

Reorder fields on the canvas by dragging them. For longer forms, consider using Layout Elements like headings or page breaks (for multi-page forms).

5

Configure Form-Level Settings

Select the form itself (e.g., by clicking outside any field or on its title) and use the Properties Panel to set the form title, layout & theming, submission behavior, and other form-wide options.

6

(Optional) Implement Conditional Logic

Set up rules to show or hide fields, or skip pages based on user input. See Conditional Logic.

7

Save & Preview

Regularly Save your work using the button in the top bar. Use the Preview button to see how your form looks and behaves.

8

Publish & Share

Once you’re happy with your form, Publish it to make it live. Then, use the Share/Embed options to distribute it. See Sharing & Embedding.

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Key Capabilities

The Formora Builder empowers you to:

  • Choose from a wide array of Field Types to capture the exact data you need.
  • Define detailed Field Properties, including input validation and styling.
  • Control the overall Form Settings, like multi-page navigation and what happens after submission.
  • Apply sophisticated Conditional Logic to create dynamic and personalized user experiences.
  • Customize the Layout & Theming to align with your brand identity.
  • Start quickly by Using Templates for common use cases.

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Explore Further

This introduction provides a bird’s-eye view. To master the Form Builder, dive into the specific sections within this “Form Building” documentation category:

Field Types Deep Dive

Explore every field type available and its specific configuration options.

Mastering Field Properties

Learn about all common and advanced properties you can set for your fields.

Configuring Form Settings

Understand all the global settings that control your form’s behavior and appearance.

Styling and Theming

Customize the visual presentation of your forms.

Happy building with Formora!