Is the fact that the column header in the Form Submission Data table says "field" instead of the element name "Message" a bug with Webflow or am I missing something?
TL;DR
- Update each form element’s Name attribute in Webflow’s Element Settings panel to a descriptive label like "message" instead of the default "field".
- Publish the site and test the form to confirm the correct label appears in Form Submission Data.
When your Form Submission Data in Webflow shows a column labeled "field" instead of your form element's name (like "Message"), it's usually due to a mismatch or omission in the form element’s Name attribute, not a bug.
1. Check the Element's Name Attribute
- Go to the Form Block in the Webflow Designer.
- Select the specific input element (e.g., the textarea for the message).
- In the Element Settings panel (gear icon), find the Name field.
- If it’s empty or still set to a default like "Field", Webflow will use that as the submission label.
2. Rename the Field for Accurate Submission Labels
- Change the Name field to something descriptive like message, contactMessage, or whatever suits your form context.
- Avoid using generic names like "field," which may cause confusion in backend submissions.
3. Publish and Submit Again to Verify
- Publish your site after making changes.
- Submit a test entry using the live form.
- Check the Form Submissions tab again in your Project Settings to confirm the new field name appears correctly.
Summary
The "field" label appears in Form Submission Data because the form element's Name attribute wasn't customized. Update it in the Element Settings to reflect your desired label, like "Message," and it will display correctly in submissions. Not a bug—just a naming oversight.