> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.florists.digital/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Building Your Form

> Choose fields, set requirements, and design your enquiry form.

**The form builder is where you decide what your enquiry form looks like and what information it collects. You pick the fields, choose which ones are required, and arrange everything so customers can fill it out quickly and easily.**

<Info>
  **This page covers features gated by Manager-tier permissions.** Managers and Admins have these by default; your administrator can adjust who has them in [Settings > Team](/settings/team).
</Info>

## Where to build

The form editor is split into tabs along the top:

* **Basics** — title, description, status, confirmation message, and email notifications.
* **Questions** — quick-start templates and the field builder.
* **Look & Feel** — fonts, accent colour, and button style.
* **Preview** — see the form the way a customer will.
* **Conversion** — appears when you toggle **Show advanced**. Maps form answers to event fields for faster conversion.

## Quick-start templates

On the **Questions** tab, click a quick-start template to pre-fill the form with a useful starter set:

* **Wedding Enquiry** — contact details, event date, event type, budget range, venue, guest count, a vision text area, and an inspiration image upload.
* **Corporate Event** — company and contact details, event date, event type, venue, guest count, a brief text area, and a brand assets upload.
* **Workshop Interest** — a shorter set covering your details, session type, preferred month, and a notes field.

If you've already added questions, applying a template asks before it replaces them. The template is a starting point — add fields, remove the ones you don't need, or change the order.

<Tip>
  Start with a template and tweak it rather than building from scratch. It's faster, and you're less likely to forget an important field like email or event date.
</Tip>

## Field types

Ten field types are available from the buttons at the bottom of the **Questions** tab:

* **Text Input** — a single line of text.
* **Email** — validated as an email address.
* **Phone** — a single-line phone number.
* **Text Area** — multi-line text, with a configurable row count.
* **Dropdown** — a select menu, with an optional "Other" entry that reveals a text input.
* **Radio Buttons** — pick one from a list of options.
* **Checkbox** — a single yes/no checkbox with its own label.
* **Date Picker** — a date field.
* **Image Upload** — customers can attach up to 5 images, each up to 10 MB.
* **Section Header** — a visual divider with a heading. Useful for grouping questions on longer forms.

<Info>
  The Image Upload field works well for mood boards and inspiration. Customers can share what they have in mind without trying to describe it in words.
</Info>

## Configuring each field

Click **Expand** on a field to edit it. Every question field has a **Field Label** and a **Required** toggle, plus a **Width** option (Full Width, Half Width, or One Third) so you can place fields side by side.

A few field types have extra options:

* **Text Area** has a row count.
* **Dropdown** and **Radio Buttons** take a list of options (each with a label and value). Dropdowns also have an "Other" toggle.
* **Checkbox** has its own checkbox label — the text shown next to the tick box.
* **Section Header** only has a label (no required toggle or width).

## Building your form

<Steps>
  <Step title="Give your form a title">
    On the **Basics** tab, set a clear **Form Title** like "Wedding Enquiry" or "Workshop Registration". The title appears at the top of the form your customers see.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a template or start blank">
    Switch to the **Questions** tab and pick a quick-start template, or skip the templates and add fields one by one.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your fields">
    Click the field-type buttons at the bottom of the Questions tab to add fields. For each one, click **Expand** to set the label, width, and whether it's required.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reorder with the arrows">
    Use the up and down arrows on each field to move it. Put the most important questions near the top.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Duplicate fields if needed">
    If you need a similar field, click the duplicate icon on an existing field and adjust the copy. Faster than building from scratch.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your required fields">
    At a minimum, make sure name and email are required so you can follow up with the customer. Mark any other essential fields as required too.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview your form">
    Open the **Preview** tab to see how the form looks to a customer. Check the layout and length before you go live.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Create Form** (or **Save Changes** if you're editing). You can come back and edit it at any time.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Keep your form short and focused. Asking too many questions upfront can put customers off, and you can gather more details during a consultation.
</Warning>

## Common questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I edit a form after it's been published?">
    Yes. You can add, remove, or rearrange fields at any time. Changes apply to new submissions — existing submissions keep the answers the customer originally provided.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How many fields should my form have?">
    There's no hard limit, but shorter forms tend to get more submissions. Aim for 5 to 10 fields that capture the essentials (name, email, event date, event type, and a description), then gather extra details during your consultation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use different forms for different types of events?">
    Yes. You can create as many forms as you like. Many florists set up separate forms for weddings, corporate events, and workshops, each with fields tailored to that type of booking.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What file types can customers upload?">
    Image Upload fields accept any image format (JPG, PNG, and similar). Each file can be up to 10 MB, and customers can attach up to 5 images per field.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What's next?

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Form Settings" icon="gear" href="/events/form-settings">
    Configure confirmation messages, notifications, and other form settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Embedding Forms" icon="code" href="/events/embedding-forms">
    Add your enquiry form to your website with a simple embed code.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Managing Submissions" icon="inbox" href="/events/managing-submissions">
    Review, follow up on, and convert enquiry submissions into events.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Converting Enquiries" icon="arrow-right-to-arc" href="/events/converting-enquiries">
    Turn submissions into events with pre-filled details.
  </Card>
</Columns>