How to Create Multi-Step Forms in Webflow

Step 1: Plan Your Form Structure

Begin by outlining the steps for your form. Break down the information needed into logical sections. For example, an application form could have Step 1: Personal Information, Step 2: Address Details, Step 3: Background Information, and Step 4: Review and Submit. This plan helps visualize the flow and content for each step.

Step 2: Create a New Project in Webflow

Sign in to Webflow and create a new project. Choose a blank canvas or a fitting template. Once ready, navigate to the Designer interface to build your form.

Step 3: Build the Form Structure

Add a Form Block into the desired section on the canvas. This will be the container for your multi-step form. Inside the Form Block, add a Div Block for each step in your form. Name them clearly, like step1 and step2, to keep track. Design each step by adding necessary input fields such as text fields, dropdowns, checkboxes, or radio buttons, and label each field clearly.

Step 4: Add Navigation Controls

Add Previous and Next buttons below each step’s content. Style them consistently for a cohesive look. Use interactions or custom code to show and hide steps. For example, click the Next button in step 1, go to the Interactions panel, and create a new click interaction. Set one action to Hide step 1 and another to Show step 2. Repeat for each step. Similarly, set the Previous button to hide the current step and show the previous step.

Step 5: Validation and Error Handling

Ensure each input field validates user input. Set fields to require inputs before proceeding to the next step. For validation, click an input field, go to the Settings panel, and toggle the Required checkbox. Design a section to display error messages when users attempt to proceed without filling required fields. Use interactions to show errors based on the state of the form fields.

Step 6: Final Review and Submit

At the final step, create a summary of the collected inputs. Allow users to review information before submitting. Add a text block summarizing previous inputs. You can use Webflow’s CMS features to dynamically pull in earlier inputs. Add a Submit button below the review section. Connect it to Webflow's form submission handling system. Set up email notifications if needed in the Form Settings.

Step 7: Test Your Form

Publish your project and test the form thoroughly. Check that required fields validate correctly, navigation between steps works as intended, error messages appear when necessary, and the form submits properly with submissions received as planned.

Step 8: Style Your Form

Enhance the form's look and feel by styling each component. Use consistent spacing, colors, and fonts aligned with your brand. Ensure the form is optimized for mobile responsiveness so it looks good on all devices.

By focusing on usability and following these steps, you’ll create a multi-step form that enhances the user experience, making complex data collection straightforward for users.