How can I change the error message in form fields using Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To change the error message in form fields using Webflow, follow these steps:

  1. Select the form element: In the Webflow Designer, click on the form field that you want to customize the error message for. This will bring up the element settings panel on the right side.

  2. Open the Form Settings: Within the element settings panel, click on the "Form" tab. This will give you access to all the form-related settings.

  3. Customize the error message: Scroll down until you find the "Errors" section. Here, you can customize the error message that appears when there are validation errors in the form field. You can change the default error message by simply typing a new one in the text field provided.

  4. Style the error message: To further enhance the visibility of the error message, you can customize its style. Use the typography and color options within the element settings panel to change the font, size, color, and other visual properties of the error message.

  5. Test your changes: Once you have made the necessary changes to the error message and its styling, preview your website to see the changes in action. You can also publish your website to make the changes live.

By following these steps, you can easily change the error message in form fields using Webflow. Customizing the error message not only allows you to provide more helpful instructions to your users but also helps in maintaining visual consistency with the rest of your website.

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