What are the added functionalities of the custom multi-step form built in Webflow and how can I check it?
- Build multi-step forms in Webflow using interactions, custom validations, and conditional visibility for enhanced user experience and design control.
- Test functionality by previewing steps, checking interaction triggers, reviewing submissions, and inspecting any custom code or Webflow Logic workflows.
A custom multi-step form in Webflow offers enhanced user experience by breaking long forms into manageable steps. Here's how to understand its added functionalities and check them properly.
1. Key Functionalities of a Custom Multi-Step Form
- Improved User Experience: Simplifies complex forms by displaying only one section at a time.
- Step-by-Step Logic: Users can move forward/backward between form steps, reducing abandonment rates.
- Custom Progress Indicators: Use progress bars or visual cues to show how many steps remain.
- Conditional Visibility: Combined with interactions or custom scripts, fields can dynamically show/hide based on input.
- Custom Validation per Step: You can validate entries before moving to the next step (with JavaScript or third-party tools).
- Full Design Control: Custom styling for each step, allowing branded and responsive layouts.
- Third-party Integrations: Easily combine with Zapier, Integromat, or Webflow Logic (in beta) to route multistep entries.
2. How to Check If a Multi-Step Form Is Working
Preview in Webflow Designer:
Click Preview (eye icon) in the Webflow Designer.
Navigate through each step using your custom buttons (e.g., "Next," "Back").
Confirm that hidden steps appear/disappear as expected.
Check Form State Interactions:
Go to Interactions panel.
Look for custom Click or Mouse Tap triggers set on buttons.
Confirm that these triggers are set to display or hide form sections using Show/Hide or Move In/Out animations.
Review Form Submission:
In Project Settings > Forms, check submission behavior.
Submit a test entry to ensure all input values across steps are included in the final submission.
Inspect Custom Code (if used):
Look in Page Settings > Custom Code or Site Settings > Custom Code.
JavaScript is often used to handle validation, step transitions, or progress animations.
Use Webflow Logic (optional):
If using Webflow Logic, verify workflows under the Logic tab in Designer.
Check triggers like "Form submission" and logic paths that depend on step inputs.
Summary
A custom multi-step form in Webflow enhances usability with step transitions, conditional fields, and better design control. To verify its functionality, preview interactions, test submissions, and review any embedded code or workflow logic.