What could be causing the issue where the text areas on the published form in Webflow do not populate any written content, while the input blocks and the last text area function correctly but are labeled as "field" instead of their assigned names?

Published on
September 22, 2023

If the text areas on your published form in Webflow are not populating any written content and the input blocks and the last text area are labeled as "field" instead of their assigned names, there are a few potential causes for this issue. Here are some possible reasons and their corresponding solutions:

  1. Incorrect field names:
  • Check that you have correctly assigned unique names to each text area field. Field names are used to identify and submit the form data, so it's essential to have unique names for each field.
  • Make sure that the name attribute of each text area matches the value you have assigned in Webflow's form settings.
  1. Missing form connection:
  • Ensure that you have connected your form to a form submission service or an email provider in Webflow's form settings.
  • Double-check that you have set up the correct form actions, such as specifying the appropriate form submission URL or email destination.
  1. JavaScript conflicts:
  • If you have any custom JavaScript code running on your Webflow site, it could be interfering with the form functionality.
  • Temporarily remove any custom JavaScript code from your site and check if the issue persists. If the problem goes away, re-evaluate your JavaScript code for any conflicts or errors.
  1. Form field settings:
  • Review the field settings for each text area and ensure they are set correctly.
  • In particular, make sure that the "Label" field is filled in with the desired name for each text area. This will ensure that the labels display correctly on your published form.
  1. Form submission settings:
  • Verify that your form submission settings are set to "POST" method in Webflow's form settings.
  • Confirm that the form has a submit button, and it's correctly linked to the form in the settings.

By checking and adjusting these potential causes, you should be able to resolve the issue where text areas on the published form in Webflow do not populate any written content and where input blocks and the last text area are labeled as "field" instead of their assigned names.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I assign unique field names to text areas in Webflow forms?
  2. What are the best practices for setting up form actions in Webflow?
  3. How do I troubleshoot JavaScript conflicts on my Webflow site?