Getting Started

How to Create a Form

Last updated: March 12, 2024


Creating Forms with FormBharat

The Form Builder

Our drag-and-drop builder makes form creation simple and intuitive.

Field Types Available

1. **Text Input** - Single-line text
2. **Email Input** - Email validation built-in
3. **Phone Input** - Phone number field
4. **Long Text** - Multi-line textarea
5. **Dropdown** - Select from options
6. **Radio Buttons** - Single choice selection
7. **Checkboxes** - Multiple choice selection
8. **File Upload** - Allow file attachments

Adding Fields

1. Click any field type in the sidebar
2. Field is added to your form
3. Click the field to edit properties
4. Drag fields to reorder

Field Properties

- **Label**: The question or field name
- **Placeholder**: Helper text shown in the field
- **Required**: Make the field mandatory
- **Options**: For dropdown, radio, checkbox fields

Form Settings

- **Title**: Your form's name (required)
- **Description**: Brief explanation of the form
- **Multi-step**: Break long forms into pages

Best Practices

✅ Keep forms short (5-10 fields ideal)
✅ Use clear, simple labels
✅ Add placeholder text for guidance
✅ Mark only essential fields as required
✅ Group related fields together
✅ Test your form before sharing

Tips for Better Forms

- **Be specific**: "Your email address" > "Email"
- **Use examples**: "e.g., 5-8 LPA" in salary fields
- **Logical order**: Ask name/email first
- **Mobile-friendly**: All forms work on phones
- **WhatsApp ready**: Share directly to WhatsApp

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