How can I create a customizable form template in Webflow where users can add different questions, choices, and options? And how do I store the answers to that form in my CMS collection?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a customizable form template in Webflow where users can add different questions, choices, and options, you can utilize the CMS (Content Management System) feature and Webflow's form builder. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:

  1. Create a CMS collection for your form questions:
  • Go to the CMS tab in the Webflow Designer.
  • Click on the "+" button, then choose "Add new collection."
  • Name your collection (e.g., "Form Questions") and set up the necessary fields for your questions (e.g., "Question Title," "Question Type," etc.).
  1. Design your form template:
  • In the Designer, create a new page or open an existing one where you want to add the form.
  • Use Webflow's built-in form elements (e.g., form block, text input, select field, etc.) to lay out the form structure.
  • For each question, bind the corresponding field to the CMS collection fields you created in step #1.
  1. Add dynamic content for the form questions:
  • For each question input, loop through your CMS collection to populate the question options dynamically.
  • Select the field in your form where users can input the question, and bind it to the CMS collection's "Question Title" field.
  • Create conditional visibility on the form elements based on the question type (e.g., hide/show certain choices based on the question type).
  1. Store form answers in your CMS collection:
  • On submission of the form, Webflow automatically collects the form data and stores it in the Webflow CMS.
  • Each response will be stored as an item in the CMS collection associated with the form.
  • You can access these responses through the CMS collection's item list or by exporting the data as a CSV.

By following these steps, you can create a customizable form template in Webflow where users can add different questions, choices, and options. The answers to the form will be stored in your CMS collection, allowing you to access and manage the responses efficiently.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I create conditional visibility for specific form elements in Webflow?
  2. Can I customize the styling of my form template in Webflow?
  3. What other methods can I use to collect form responses in Webflow?