How can I extend my Webflow form with more input types using the Webflow form widget and the embed widget?
TL;DR
- Add a Webflow Form Widget and include basic inputs.
- Use an Embed Widget to insert custom HTML inputs (e.g., date picker, file upload, sliders).
- Style custom inputs via CSS in Webflow's Custom Code section.
- Use third-party services if Webflow doesn’t support certain form submissions.
- Publish and test your form to ensure functionality.
You can extend your Webflow Form Widget with additional input types by using the Embed Widget to insert custom HTML form elements. Webflow’s built-in form tools support common fields, but you can add more advanced inputs like file uploads, date pickers, or range sliders using custom code.
1. Add a Webflow Form
- Drag a Form Block from the Webflow components panel onto your page.
- Add basic form fields like text inputs, checkboxes, and radio buttons.
- If needed, set Form Name, Action URL, and Method in the settings panel.
2. Add Custom Inputs Using the Embed Widget
- Drag an Embed element inside the form where you want to extend functionality.
- Use HTML to add custom input types Webflow doesn’t provide, such as:
<input type="date">for a date picker<input type="file">for file uploads<input type="range">for sliders<input type="color">for a color picker
3. Style Custom Inputs with Webflow
- Webflow won't recognize embedded elements for styling directly. Use custom CSS.
- Add a Custom Class to your embedded inputs and style them using Webflow's Custom Code section (before
</head>or</body>in Project Settings). - Example:
```html```
4. Ensure Proper Form Submission Handling
- If Webflow's native form processing doesn’t support your new inputs (e.g.,
file uploads), consider using third-party services like Zapier, Formspree, or Make to process submissions. - Adjust your Form Action URL and method (
POST) if sending data to an external API.
5. Test Your Extended Form
- Publish your Webflow project and test the new input fields.
- Check form submissions via Webflow’s Form Submission Dashboard or your third-party integration.
Summary
You can extend Webflow's Form Widget by adding an Embed Widget and inserting custom HTML inputs. Use CSS for styling and consider third-party tools for advanced form processing if Webflow doesn’t support the new input type natively. Always test your form after making modifications.