How do I add a function to a form submit button in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To add a function to a form submit button in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create a form: Start by creating a form element in your Webflow project. You can drag and drop a "Form" component from the Components panel onto your canvas.

  2. Add form elements: Within the form, add the necessary form elements such as text fields, checkboxes, and dropdowns using the form element options available in the Elements panel.

  3. Customize the submit button: Customize the submit button by selecting it and adjusting its appearance using the Style panel. You can change its text, font, color, background, etc., to match your design preferences.

  4. Add an interaction: With the submit button selected, go to the Interactions panel and click on the "+" icon to add a new interaction.

  5. Choose trigger: Select the trigger for your interaction. In this case, choose the "Form Submission" trigger.

  6. Add desired actions: Once you've selected the trigger, you can add the desired actions to the interaction. By default, there will be a "Submit Form" action already added. If you only want to submit the form and don't need any additional functionality, you can skip the remaining steps. Otherwise, continue with the following steps.

  7. Add custom code: To add custom functionality to the form submit button, you can use the "Run Custom Code" action. Click on the "+" icon next to the existing "Submit Form" action to add another action. Choose "Run Custom Code" from the action options.

  8. Write JavaScript code: In the custom code box that appears, you can write the JavaScript code that you want to be executed when the form is submitted. This code can perform various actions, such as sending form data to an external service, displaying a success message, or executing any other custom logic.

  9. Configure the action settings: Configure the settings for the "Run Custom Code" action. You can choose whether the code should run before or after the form is submitted, as well as set up any additional conditions or delays if needed.

  10. Publish and test: Once you've added the desired functionality, publish your website and test the form submission to ensure that the function is working as expected.

By following these steps, you can easily add a function to a form submit button in Webflow and customize its behavior to meet your specific requirements.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I customize the appearance of a form submit button in Webflow?
  2. Can I add multiple actions to a form submit button in Webflow?
  3. What kind of code can I write in the custom code box for a form submit button in Webflow?