Can I change the error message that appears when a form is not filled out correctly on my website using Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, as a Webflow user, you have the ability to customize the error message that appears when a form is not filled out correctly on your website. Here's how you can change the error message in Webflow:

  1. Open your Webflow project and navigate to the page where the form is located.
  2. Select the form element by clicking on it in the Webflow Designer.
  3. In the right-hand sidebar, click on the "Form" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Error Message" section.
  5. By default, Webflow provides a generic error message. To change it, simply delete the existing text and enter your desired error message.
  6. You can customize the error message further by using dynamic field names. For example, if you have a required "Name" field, you can include the field's name in the error message by selecting the field name from the "Insert Field" dropdown menu. This way, the error message will display the name of the field that needs to be filled out correctly.
  7. After customizing the error message, make sure to save your changes.

By customizing the error message, you can create a more personalized and user-friendly experience for visitors who encounter form submission errors on your website. It allows you to provide specific instructions or prompts to help them fill out the form correctly. This can ultimately improve the overall user experience and increase the chances of successful form submissions on your website.

To summarize, here are the steps to change the error message for a form in Webflow:

  1. Open your Webflow project and go to the page with the form.
  2. Select the form element in the Webflow Designer.
  3. In the right-hand sidebar, click on the "Form" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Error Message" section.
  5. Delete the default error message and enter your desired error message.
  6. Optionally, use the "Insert Field" dropdown menu to add dynamic field names to the error message.
  7. Save your changes.

With these steps, you have the ability to customize the error message for forms in Webflow to provide a more tailored experience for your users.

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