Form templates

Free feature

Form templates are available to all Fomr users.

Templates help you create forms faster by starting from pre-built designs instead of a blank canvas. Browse our template library for ready-to-use forms, or save your own forms as templates to reuse across projects.

Understanding templates

Templates are pre-configured forms that serve as starting points for new forms. When you create a form from a template, you get a complete copy that you can customize without affecting the original template.

How templates work

Template → Create form from template → New form (independent copy)
                                              ↓
                                       Customize as needed
                                              ↓
                                       Publish your form

Changes you make to a form created from a template don’t affect the original template, and vice versa. Each form is completely independent after creation.

Template benefits

• Save time: Start with a working structure instead of building from scratch
• Consistency: Maintain uniform form designs across your organization
• Best practices: Learn from well-designed templates that follow form design principles
• Reusability: Turn your best forms into templates for future use

Browsing templates

Access the template library to find pre-built forms for common use cases.

Accessing the templates page

1. Log in to your Fomr dashboard

2. Click Templates in the sidebar navigation

3. Browse available templates organized by category

Template categories

Templates are organized by tags to help you find what you need:

• Contact: Contact forms, inquiry forms, support requests
• Survey: Customer satisfaction, feedback, research surveys
• Registration: Event registration, signup forms, applications
• Feedback: Product feedback, reviews, testimonials
• Lead generation: Newsletter signups, quote requests, demos

Previewing templates

Before creating a form from a template, you can preview it to see the full structure and design:

1. Find a template you’re interested in

2. Click on the template card to open it

3. Review the form structure, questions, and design

4. Decide if it meets your needs

Creating a form from a template

When you find a template you like, create a new form based on it with just a few clicks.

How to create from a template

1. Navigate to the Templates page

2. Find the template you want to use

3. Click the Use template button on the template card

4. Enter a name for your new form

5. Click Create to generate your form

What gets copied

When you create a form from a template, the new form includes:

• All pages and their structure
• All form components and their settings
• Question text, descriptions, and placeholders
• Design and theme settings
• Component configurations (required fields, validation, etc.)

What doesn’t get copied

The following are not copied from templates:

• Responses (templates don’t have responses)
• Publishing status (new forms start as drafts)
• Form-specific settings like notifications
• Custom domain configurations

After creating from a template

Once your form is created:

1. Review the form structure in the editor

2. Customize questions, text, and settings as needed

3. Adjust the design and theme to match your brand

4. Configure notifications and other settings

5. Preview and test your form

6. Publish when ready

Tip

Templates are starting points, not final products. Always review and customize the form to match your specific needs before publishing.

Saving forms as templates

Turn your well-designed forms into reusable templates that you can use again or share with your team.

When to save as template

Consider saving a form as a template when:

• You’ve created a form you’ll want to reuse
• You want to standardize forms across your organization
• You’ve built a form structure that works well for a specific purpose
• You want to share a form design with team members

How to save a form as a template

1. Open the form you want to save as a template

2. Click the Share button in the toolbar

3. Select Save as template

4. Enter a name and description for your template

5. Add tags to help organize and find the template later

6. Click Save to create the template

Template details

When saving a template, provide helpful information:

Name: A clear, descriptive name that indicates the template’s purpose (e.g., “Customer Feedback Survey”, “Event Registration Form”)

Description: A brief explanation of what the template is for and when to use it

Tags: Categories that help organize templates and make them easier to find

Managing templates

Keep your template library organized and up to date.

Viewing your templates

Your saved templates appear in the Templates page alongside any pre-built templates. You can filter to show only your custom templates.

Editing templates

To update an existing template:

1. Go to the Templates page

2. Find the template you want to edit

3. Click on the template to open it

4. Make your changes in the editor

5. Save your changes

Note

Editing a template doesn’t affect forms that were previously created from it. Each form is independent after creation.

Deleting templates

If you no longer need a template:

1. Open the template you want to delete

2. Go to Settings in the right sidebar

3. Scroll to the template management section

4. Click Delete template

5. Confirm the deletion

Caution

Deleting a template is permanent and cannot be undone. Forms created from the template are not affected.

Template best practices

Use descriptive names. Choose template names that clearly indicate the form’s purpose. “Q4 Customer Survey” is better than “Survey 1”.

Add helpful descriptions. Include information about when and how to use the template, any customization tips, or the intended audience.

Tag consistently. Use consistent tags across your templates to make them easier to find and organize.

Keep templates updated. If you improve a form design, consider updating the template so future forms benefit from the improvements.

Start simple. When creating templates, include the essential structure but leave room for customization. Overly specific templates may need significant modification.

Test before saving. Preview and test your form thoroughly before saving it as a template to ensure it works correctly.

Frequently asked questions

Can I edit a template after creating it?

Yes, you can edit your custom templates at any time. Changes to a template don’t affect forms that were already created from it.

Do templates count against my form limit?

No, templates are separate from your forms. Since Fomr offers unlimited forms, this isn’t a concern regardless.

Can team members use my templates?

Yes, templates you create are available to all members of your organization. This makes it easy to maintain consistency across your team’s forms.

What happens to forms if I delete a template?

Nothing. Forms created from a template are completely independent. Deleting a template has no effect on existing forms.

Can I create a template from a template?

Yes, you can create a form from a template, customize it, and then save that form as a new template.

Troubleshooting

Template not appearing in the library

• Ensure you completed the save process
• Refresh the Templates page
• Check if you’re filtering by tags that exclude your template

Can’t find a specific template

• Try different search terms or tags
• Clear any active filters
• Check if the template was deleted

Form looks different from template preview

• Templates may have been updated since you last viewed them
• Design settings might differ based on your account settings
• Some elements may require customization after creation