Setting limits and deadline
What is the maximum file upload size for NoteForms?
What is the maximum file upload size for NoteForms? 📁 You can upload as many files as needed and add as many fields within a single form as you want. That's very cool, and it's enough for most use cases. The only limits are related to file size: Pro subscribers have a limit of 10mb per uploaded file. Enterprise subscribers have a limit of 50mb per uploaded file.Few readersHow to close a form after a certain date?
You may want your form to "expire", so that respondents have a submission deadline. Here's how you can set this up: Open the form editor (create a new form or update an existing one) Click on "Settings" from the top of the page then click on "About Submission" section Setup a closing date Add a custom message that will be shoFew readersHow many times can people respond to my forms?
NoteForms offers unlimited submissions, even for users on the free plan. That means that people can respond to your forms as many time as needed without any limit. You can also customize and add limits depending on your preference. How to Limit the Number of Submissions?Few readersHow to Limit the Number of Submissions?
Limit, Form, submissionsFew readersHow to Customize File Upload Size Limit?
Elevate Your File Uploads with Customizable Size Limits: Take control of your file upload experience by customizing the size limits to suit your needs perfectly. With this game-changing feature, you can break free from restrictive constraints and maximize the potential of your uploads. Here's a simplified step-by-step guide to unlocking this powerful capability: Log in to your account and access the forms section. Select the desired form and click "Edit" to make changes. (https://stoFew readers
Design and customization
How do I add custom code to my form?
Discover how to use our custom code featurePopularHow can add multiple pages to my form?
Creating multi-pages formsPopularHow to add images to my form?
If you need to add images in your form (other than the logo or the cover), you can use our image custom block. Here's how to proceed: Create a new form Select a table In the form editor, click "Add Block" blue button Click add block In tFew readersHow to put multiple inputs on the same line?
Learn how to change your NotionForms inputs width!Few readersHow do I increase the size of my text field?
By default, text fields are set up to be single-line fields. If you need a bigger text field, all you have to do is locate the "gear" icon on your field and click it to show it's settings (this can be done on the left-side panel of your editor or in the preview): Then select the "multi-lines input" option and your field will change. You can also set up the maximum number of characters (Notion has a maximum character limit of 2000). (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5Few readersHow do I enable the "Confetti" effect on my form?
Forms can be fun. You can enable a "Confetti" effect on your form to create excitement on your users! 🎉 To enable it: Log into NoteForms In "Your Forms" select the form that you want to edit and then click on "Edit Form" When you are in the editor, Click on "Settings" from the top of the page then select "About Submission" section. Toggle the button on, save changes, and seeFew readersHow to remove NoteForms Branding?
On every form there is a "Powered by NoteForms" text. If you have a Pro or Team subscription, you can remove it. To do so, open your form in the form editor, and in the Design section from the top of the page then check the "Remove NoteForms Branding" option.Few readersHow can I change the theme of my form?
Style your form to your preferences, or make it look Notion!Few readersHow do I use a column layout in my forms?
For aesthetic or practical reasons, you may want to use a column layout in your forms. Here's how to do it. Go to NoteForms.com In "Your Forms", locate the form you wan to edit. Click it and then click "Edit Form." When the editor opens, scroll down on the left-side panel until you find the fields that you want to edit. For this example, I will edit these two: IFew readersHow do I customize my form with light or dark theme?
Do you want to customize your form with light or dark theme? Go to NoteForms.com and log in. In "Your Forms", locate the form you wan to edit. Click it and then click "Edit Form." When the editor opens, Click on "Design" from the top of the page. Click on the "Dark Mode" section and select your preferred theme from these options and save your changes:Few readersHow to Format Your Form from Right to Left?
Creating forms with a right-to-left layout is simple using our Right-to-Left Layout feature. This is particularly useful for languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, Persian (Farsi), Urdu, Yiddish, Syriac, Thaana, and others that are read from right to left. To format your form in a right-to-left layout, follow these steps: Click on the Design tab. Toggle on the Right-to-Left Layout option from the left side. Please refer to the screenshot below for guidance. (https://storage.crisFew readersHow do I change the font on my form?
Do you want a different font? Follow this guide. While NoteForms doesn't have a native feature to change fonts yet, you have a few options. You can change the theme in your form editor's "customization" section. To do this, please log into NoteForms, find your form, and click edit. When you are inside the form editor, click on design on the top of the page and select a different themeFew readersHow do I change the color of my form elements?
Do this to change the default colors of your form elements. Log into NoteForms and enter your form's editor: Click on "Design" from the top of the page then change the colors on the "Color: (for buttons & inputs border)" menu. You can use the color bar to select your preferred color range and then seleFew readersHow to customize the favicon?
How to custom faviconFew readersHow to Translate Your Form to Your Preferred Language?
You can now easily translate your NoteForms forms, including error messages, into your preferred language! This feature helps make your forms more personalized and effective for communicating with your audience. Available Languages English French Hindi Spanish Arabic Chinese Japanese Bengali Portuguese Russian Urdu Punjabi German Javanese Korean Vietnamese Telugu Marathi Tamil Turkish Need another language? Let us know, and we’ll do our best to addFew readersEnabling or Disabling Initial Field Focus
Log in to your Noteforms account and select the form you want to edit. Click on "Edit form." Toggle "Auto focus first input on page" under "Design" on the right side of the page.Few readersHow to Customize Fonts or use Google Fonts in NoteForms?
Access Your Form: Log in to your NoteForms account and open the form you want to edit. Open Customization: Click on the "Design" tab on the top of the page. Select Font Style: Locate the "Font Style" option under the "Typography" section on the right side of the page. Choose YourFew readers
Troubleshooting
Where is my "relation" field/column?
There are two things required for the relation property to be used in your form: In order for them to work you need to ensure that the related table is also shared with our integration. Notion only shares with us the existence of a relation only if we have access to both tables. Click here to Share a Notion DB on the right side of the page. You should also make sPopularWhy can't I preview the uploaded images in Notion?
Notion official API does not currently support file uploads. Therefore, we need to upload the file ourselves. When a new file is submitted to your form, we need to send the file URL to Notion. In order for Notion to be able to retrieve the file, it needs to be publicly accessible - which is disabled by default for all forms created after the 21st of May 2024. If you would like to be able to preview images in Notion, you can make the file uploads in your form publicly accessible. Here's how to pPopularHow to trigger some code on form submission?
Sometimes it can be useful to run some custom code whenever a form gets submitted. Some example use cases: Redirect after submission to a certain page, with some custom URL parameters Track a submission event with an analytics tool And more On every form submission, our application "post a message" that you can use to trigger some custom code. The emitted message looks like this:Few readersUpdates to field names in Notion are not being reflected in my form. How can I change that?
This guide explains what to do if you updated your Notion fields' names and NoteForms hasn't changed. We don't update field names on purpose. This allows you to keep different names for questions and columns in Notion. Most users think this flexibility is better than the auto-update/synchronization of field names. To update your field names you can just change the name directly in NoteForms. Log into NoteForms Enter your form's editor. (https://storage.crisp.chaFew readers
Forms Management
How to import a CSV to my Notion database?
If an issue occurs when saving a form submission, we will send you an email with a CSV file containing your answers, as explained in the guide "What happens with submissions that don't reach my Notion database?". If you would like to include the CSV you received over in email in your Notion database you can import it doing the following: Find the email that we sent you and downlSome readersWhere Can I See My Form's Data Analytics?
Want to see your form data in a visually appealing way? Our analytics feature makes it simple! Here's how to access your form's performance: Log in to Your Account: Access your account to view your forms. Select Your Form: Choose the specific form you want to analyze. Navigate to the Analytics Tab: Look for the "Analytics" tab or section within your form's settings. What Can You Track? Once you're in the analytics section, you can easily track: Form Views:Few readersHow to take ownership of the form?
If you want to take complete control of a form, you'll need to take ownership of it. Here's how you can do it in just a few simple steps: First, log in to your account. Next, navigate to the forms section. Once you've found the form you want to own, click on it. Then, look for the three dots on the right-hand side of the screen and select "Take ownership". Congratulations! You're now the proud owner of that form! (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5d91dadd0bFew readersHow to duplicate a form?
Create a duplicate formFew readersHow to add or create tags to your forms?
To move a form to tags in your forms, follow these simple steps: Log in to your account. Go to your forms. Click on the form you want to add a tag to. Click "Edit Form". Click on "Settings" from the top of the page then click on "General" and look for the "Tags" section. Select the tags that fit your form or type in to create a new tag. This will help you manage and organiFew readers
Forms Settings and Setup
How to add more fields to my form?
For most field types: To add more fields to your form, you can simply click the + or Add block button within the form editor. For Relations and Status However, it you want to add a relation field, or a status field, you need to add more columns to your Notion database. Do not forget to choose the right type for your new column.PopularHow to add a star rating input?
By default for Notion column of type "Number" NoteForms display a simple text input. If needed, you can also use a star rating input for the columns of type Number. Here's how to proceed: Open the form editor Open the settings for the "Number" input you want to transform into a star rating In the Number category, enable the "RatPopularHow to update a page on form submission?
Update a database entry instead of creating a new one on form submissionPopularHow to update the list of options of a select field in my form?
Refreshing a list of options in a select/multi-select fieldSome readersHow to change my form URL?
Change your form url with a random id (uuid), or with a human-readable urlSome readersHow can I include time in my date field?
How to add timeFew readersHow to protect my form with a password?
By default anyone knowing your form URL can answer your form. If your form contains sensitive information, or if you just want to restrict submission you can add a password. Here's how to proceed: Open the form editor (create a new form or update an existing one) Click on "Settings" from the top of the page then click onFew readersHow to create multiple lines inputs?
By default all text inputs are simple 1-line inputs. If needed, you can transform them into multiple lines input. Here's how to proceed: Open the form editor Open the settings for your text input In the Text Options, make sure to enable "Multi-lines input" Save the formFew readersHow to change the time format of my date field (am/pm)?
The default time format uses the 24 hours format. You can change this to use the am/pm 12 hours format. Here's how: Open the form editor Open the input settings for your date field (by clicking the blue cog) In the date options section, enable the am/pm 12 hours format option Save your formFew readersHow to allow respondents to edit their form submission?
This features allows your form respondents to edit their submissions at any point in time after submission. Enabling the feature Find and open the form for which we want to enabled the submission edition feature In the form editor, click on "Settings" from the top of the page then click on the "About submission" section Toggle the "Editable submissions" button on and click "Save changes". (https://storage.crisFew readersHow do I delete a field?
If you can't delete a regular field on your form editor, read this guide to solve it. You can delete & hide custom blocks directly in the NoteForms editor without problem, however that's not the case with regular form fields. Why? Because you created your form structure based on a Notion database. 💡Few readersHow can I add a custom block to my form?
Since you may require more than the standard Notion fields to build your forms, we have added custom blocks. Learn how to add them to your form. To add a custom block when you are on the form editor, go to the left-side panel and scroll down until youFew readersHow to allow respondents to re-submit my form?
Sometimes it can be useful to allow form respondents to submit your form multiple times. To enable this behavior, in the form editor, Click on "Settings" from the top of the page then go "About Submission" section, make sure to check "Allow users to fill the form again". A button will let your users submit the form again. By default the button text will be "Fill Again", but you change that.Few readersHow to add a scale/score input?
By default for Notion column of type "Number" NoteForms display a simple text input. If needed, you can also use a scale/score input for the columns of type Number. Here's how to proceed: Open the form editor Open the settings for the "Number" input you want to transform into a scale input In the Number category, enable the "Scale" option. Optionally you can choose the size of the scale. By defaulFew readersCan my form submissions edit an existing Notion page?
This features allows your form respondents to edit their submissions at any point in time after submission. Editing Form Submissions If that option is enabled, form respondents will see a new edit button after submission: They can click it to edit their submission, and they can copy that URL and save it to edit their submission in the futFew readersHow do I add a file input to my form?
Using files within forms is indispensable for many users. Here's how to add a file input to your form. Create a "Files & Media" field on your Notion database, if you haven't already.Few readersHow do I hide my form's title?
It's very simple. You can do this in two ways. In the form editor In the form URL advanced optionsFew readersHow do I use the "auto-save" form progress feature?
Do you want to enable form respondents to save the progress of their form responses? That will allow them to continue where they left off. This option will be enabled by default. In some cases, the auto-save feature won't be ideal. To disable it: Go to Noteforms.com, log in, and find or create your new form. When you are inside the form editor, click "Settings" from the top of the page and select "Submission Settings" Toggle the button of if you want to disable auto-savingFew readersHow do I add custom SEO settings to my form's link?
Learn how to customize the SEO meta fields of forms and views. More precisely: page title, page description, and og image. Log into NoteForms and open your form or database view editor mode. Inside the editor, Click on Setting on the top of the page then click on the Link Settings - SEO section on the left side. There you can customize the image and text that appear when you share your form on other sites (Open Graph). (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdFew readersHow do I disable specific country codes on phone input fields?
Smart phone input fields are now supported. Here's how to restrict some country codes. Once you are inside NoteForms editor, locate your phone input field and open the field settings (inside the left-side panel or the form-preview): Find the "Disabled countries" section and select the countries you want toFew readersHow do I refresh my form's structure?
How to ensure that your changes in Notion databases reflect in NoteForms quickly. In most cases, what you update in Notion will automatically reflect in NoteForms. In you think this is not happening or happening as fast as you would like, you can refresh your form structure. How do you refresh your form's structure? Log into NoteForms Find the form that you want to refresh, click these the three dots at the right and then click "edit". Once you are inside the edFew readersHow do I place the field help text below or above the input box?
You can now decide if the field help text will be below or above the input box. To adjust this: Log into NoteForms and open your forms or database view editor mode. Inside the editor, find the field you want to edit on the form structure and click the gear icon to open its settings. IFew readersHow do I add a phone input field to my form?
You need to add a phone field to your form If the phone field was a part of your database before you created the form - then it will be automatically imported to NoteForms when you create it. If you want to add it to an already-existing form you must add a new field in Notion and refresh your form structure afteFew readersHow do I hide field names?
Log into NoteForms Enter your form's editor. Click on any of these gear icons for your desired field to open the field settings. Mark the "hide field name option" and repeat for as many fields as needed. Save your changes.Few readersHow to update your form's field names
To update your field names you can just change the name directly in NoteForms. Log into NoteForms Enter your form's editor. Edit each field name directly on the Form Structure section of the editor. Or click on any of these gear icons for your desired field to open the field settings. Then edit the name there if you prefer. Don't forget to save the changes! ❤️Few readersHow do I update my registered email address?
Do this if you need to update your NoteForms email. You can change your email by logging into your NoteForms account. Once you are in, please visit this link. Finally, just change the registered email and click update.Few readersHow to Hide a Field?
Form, hide, field, best formFew readersHow to update the date input field format?
Title Tag: Customize Date Options | Disable Past Dates | Disable Future Dates | Include Time | End Date | Prefill with 'Today' | Choose Date FormatFew readersHow to rearrange the fields using drag and drop?
Add fieldsFew readersHow to Add a Rich Text Field Input?
A rich text field is a versatile input element that allows users to format their text with a variety of styles, including: Bold text Italicized text Underlined text Hyperlinks Bulleted or numbered lists This makes it a powerful tool for creating engaging and informative content. How to Add a Rich Text Field: Locate the "Add Block" Button: Look for the "Add Block" button on the left side of your screen. This is typically where you add new elements to your pagFew readersHow to undo and redo actions while editing the form?
How to undo and redo actions while editing the form?Few readersHow to add a slider?
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Advanced features (Logic, Signature, Unique URL, etc)
How to generate a unique ID for each new submission?
Learn how to generate unique IDs for your form submissions. IDs can be an auto-incremented number of a random UUID.PopularHow to pre-fill a date field with today's date?
Here's how to pre-fill a date field with today's date: Make sure you have a datetime column in your Notion Table On the form creation/update page, in the fields list, click the blue cog of the "Date" type column In the settings modal, check the "Date with time" option (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5d91daPopularHow to add a signature input?
By default, for Notion column of type "Files" NoteForms display a file input in your form. If needed, you can also use a signature rating input for the columns of type Files. Here's how to proceed: Open the form editor Open the settings for the "Files" input you want to transform into a signature (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helPopularHow to add some logic to my form?
Form logic can be used to build complex logical form. In NoteForms, each field has it's own logical behavior. There are 4 types of possible actions that can be triggerred: Hide field Show field (if it was previously hidden) Make field required Make field optional For each field, you can define some conditions, and then the actions to execute when these conditions are true. Building conditions is very similar tPopularHow to allow multiple files upload with a single file input?
Just like in Notion allow your respondents to upload multiple files with a single file inputSome readersHow to fill the body of a Notion page with a form submission?
Fill the body of the Notion page created when your NotionForms has a new submission.Some readersHow to use URL form pre-fill?
Pre-fill your form dynamically by generating custom URLs.Some readersHow to use my own domain?
Using your own domain with NoteForms is easy, but you do need to know about DNS to set it up. Here is what to do: Create a CNAME DNS record pointing from your.domain.com to domains.NoteForms.com Once you have created the CNAME record, log intoFew readersHow to track the source of your NoteForms submissions
In this video, we see how to track the source of your form respondents by using the URL form pre-fill feature.Few readersHow to Add CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA to Your NoteForms?
To prevent bots from responding to your forms and ensure that submissions come from real users, you can enable CAPTCHA or reCAPTCHA protection for your forms in NoteForms. Here's how to set it up: Steps to Enable Bot Protection Open the Form Editor: Navigate to the form you wish to protect and open it in the editor. Access Security Settings: Click on Settings in the form editor menu.Few readersHow do I enable lookup page features on my form?
If you would like to enable look up page features on your form, this is your guide. 👇🏼 How does lookup page work? Before seeing the form, respondents will have to choose an existing record. On selection, the form will appear, pre-filled with the record values. How do I enable lookup page on my form? Log into NoteForms and access the editor mode of the form you'd like to use with lookup page. 2.Click on "Settings" from the top of the page then click on "Submission Settings"Few readersHow do I create a “Chat Bubble” contact form using NoteForms?
Learn how to create a "chat bubble" contact form for your site using NoteForms. Not everyone likes (or has the resources) to provide live chat customer support on their website, yet having a contact chat bubble is very useful and looks great! Create a contact in NoteForms following these instructions and save your changes. Once you are of your form settingsFew readersHow to Use Mentions in Redirect URLs, Emails, Integrations, and More?
Easily incorporate submission data into redirect URLs, emails, integrations, and more! Here's a quick guide: 1️⃣ Click the @ Symbol: In the desired field, locate and click the @ symbol. 2️⃣ Choose Your Data: A pop-up menu will appear with all the available submission data. 3️⃣ Insert and Go: Select the data you want, click "Insert," and you're all set! It’s that simple! 🚀 (https://sFew readersHow do I integrate my form with Google Analytics?
Do you want to track your form's metrics via Google Analytics? You can integrate Google Analytics by doing the following: Go to NoteForms.com In "Your Forms", locate the form you wan to edit. Click it and then click "Edit Form." When the editor opens, Click on "Settings" from the top of the page then click on the "Custom Code" section. Paste your Google Tag there and save the changes.Few readersHow do I make a form re-fillable?
How to change your user's interface to prompt them to re-fill a form. When a form is submitted, we show the form success page. Sometimes you may want to allow form respondents to re-submit their forms. To do so we have this option: When this is enabled, the form has this option on the form success page: (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5d91dadd0b88a000/image1vjdqFew readersHow do I bypass the form success page?
When a form is submitted, we show the form success page. Sometimes you may want to allow form respondents to re-submit their forms. To do so we have this option: When this is enabled, the form has this option on the form success page: That’s can great for some use cases, but if you want to avoid gFew readersHow to show/hide the progress bar in my form?
When you create a form, the progress bar is set up to be shown on your published form by default. The bar is a visual aid for users to know how much of your form they have completed or are missing. It looks something like this: You can disable it or re-enable it by going to your form dashboard and selecting the form you'd like to edit. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5d91dadd0b88a0Few readersHow do I add a code block to my form?
Code blocks are custom blocks. Here's how to add them. Log into NoteForms and create a new form or edit a current form. When you are inside the editor, click the "Add Block" button. Select the "code block" option Finally, customize the code block field settings or drag it to a different place in your form. In this test I used the code block to add a GIF to my form via Giphy. Feel free to get creative! (https:/Few readersHow to enable uploads using a camera?
To edit a form in your account, follow these steps: Log in to your account. Navigate to your forms. Find and click on the form that you want to edit. Once on the form page, click on the "Edit Form" option. On the left side, you will see a list of form input blocks. Select the "File Input" block. Click on the settings icon for the "File Input" block. On the settings menu,Few readersHow to Add a Matrix Input Field?
Easily enhance your form with a matrix input field by following these steps: Click "Add Block". Select "Rich Tex Input" from the menu on the left-hand side. Toggle on “Matrix Input” under “Text Options” Add columns and rows under the “Matrix option” What is a Matrix Input Field? A matriFew readersHow to add custom validation to a field?
How to add validation?Few readersHow do I embed a Loom video in my form?
Follow this guide to embed Loom videos in your NoteForms. Create your first form Record your Loom video and find the "Sharing" options: Go to the "Embed" tab, customize the embed as needed and copy the code. Crea a new "cusFew readersHow to Mask or Hide Field Entries for Privacy? - Password field
How to Mask or Hide Field Entries for Privacy? - Password fieldFew readersHow to add a Regex condition to your input fields?
Regular expressions (regex) are powerful tools that allow you to define specific patterns for validating user input. In NoteForms, you can use regex to ensure that data entered into your form fields adheres to specific rules, improving data quality and consistency. What is Regex? Regex is a sequence of characters that defines a search pattern. It's used to match, locate, and manipulate text based on predefined rules. For example, you can use regex to: Validate email addresses: EnsurFew readersHow to Add a Barcode Input Field in NoteForms?
Adding a barcode input field to your form is simple with NoteForms. Follow these steps: Step 1: Open the Form Editor Navigate to the form you want to edit or create a new form from your dashboard. Step 2: Add a New Block Click the "Add Block" button on the left-hand side of the editor. This will open a list of input types and features on the right-hand side. Step 3: Select the Rich Text Input Field From the list on the right, locate and select the "Rich Text InpuFew readers