Keep track of changes to your forms with Fomr’s version history feature. Every time you publish your form, a new version is created, allowing you to see how your form has evolved over time.
Understanding versions
Section titled “Understanding versions”Fomr uses a draft-and-publish model for form editing:
- Draft: Your current working version with unpublished changes
- Published version: The live version that respondents see and interact with
- Version history: A record of all previously published versions
How versions work
Section titled “How versions work”As you edit, your changes are saved automatically to your draft. Nothing respondents see changes until you publish. Each time you click Publish, Fomr takes a snapshot of your current form, gives it a version number, makes it the live version, and moves the previously live version into your history.
Accessing version history
Section titled “Accessing version history”Version history lives on the Configure tab of the editor.
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Open your form in the editor
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Click the Configure tab at the top
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Open the Version history tab
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Browse the list of published versions
Version information
Section titled “Version information”Each version in your history displays:
Version number
Section titled “Version number”Versions are numbered sequentially (v1, v2, v3, etc.). The highest number is your most recent published version.
Timestamp
Section titled “Timestamp”The exact date and time when the version was published. This helps you identify when specific changes were made.
Current version indicator
Section titled “Current version indicator”The currently live version is clearly marked so you always know which version respondents are seeing.
Drafts vs. published versions
Section titled “Drafts vs. published versions”Understanding the relationship between drafts and published versions is key to managing your forms effectively.
Working with drafts
Section titled “Working with drafts”When you edit your form:
- Changes are automatically saved to your draft
- The draft is private and not visible to respondents
- You can make as many changes as you want before publishing
- The draft indicator shows when you have unpublished changes
Publishing changes
Section titled “Publishing changes”When you’re ready to make your changes live:
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Review your changes in the editor
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Use Preview to test the form
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Click Publish to create a new version
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Your changes are now live
Version history use cases
Section titled “Version history use cases”Tracking changes over time
Section titled “Tracking changes over time”Version history provides a timeline of your form’s evolution. This is useful for:
- Understanding when specific questions were added or removed
- Reviewing changes made by team members
- Documenting form iterations for compliance purposes
Identifying when issues were introduced
Section titled “Identifying when issues were introduced”If you notice problems with your form or responses, version history helps you:
- Identify when a problematic change was made
- Understand what was different in previous versions
- Plan corrections based on historical context
Audit and compliance
Section titled “Audit and compliance”For organizations with documentation requirements, version history provides:
- A record of all published form versions
- Timestamps for when changes went live
- Evidence of form evolution for audits
Best practices
Section titled “Best practices”Publish intentionally. Since each publish creates a new version, avoid publishing minor changes repeatedly. Batch your changes and publish when you have a meaningful update.
Use preview before publishing. Always test your changes in preview mode before creating a new version. This reduces the number of versions created for fixing mistakes.
Keep your own notes. For important forms, it helps to jot down what changed in each release so you have context alongside the version list.
Review before major campaigns. Before launching a form for a major campaign, review the version history to ensure you’re publishing the intended version.
Coordinate with team members. If multiple people edit the same form, communicate about changes to avoid confusion about which version is current.
What version history includes
Section titled “What version history includes”Today, version history gives you a running list of every published version, the exact time each one went live, and a clear marker for the version respondents are currently seeing.
Frequently asked questions
Section titled “Frequently asked questions”How many versions are stored?
Section titled “How many versions are stored?”Fomr stores all published versions of your form. There’s no limit to the number of versions kept in your history.
Can I restore a previous version?
Section titled “Can I restore a previous version?”Currently, you cannot directly restore a previous version. However, you can view previous versions to understand what changed and manually recreate those changes in your current draft.
Do versions affect my storage or limits?
Section titled “Do versions affect my storage or limits?”Version history does not count against any storage limits. All your versions are stored as part of your form data.
What happens to versions if I delete a form?
Section titled “What happens to versions if I delete a form?”When you delete a form, all versions are permanently deleted along with it. Consider archiving forms instead if you want to preserve version history.
Can team members see version history?
Section titled “Can team members see version history?”Anyone with edit access to a form can view its version history.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Version history not showing
Section titled “Version history not showing”- Ensure you’ve published the form at least once
- Refresh the page if the history doesn’t load
- Check your internet connection
Missing versions
Section titled “Missing versions”- Versions are only created when you publish
- Auto-saved drafts don’t create versions
- Verify you clicked Publish (not just saved)
Timestamps seem incorrect
Section titled “Timestamps seem incorrect”- Timestamps use your account’s timezone
- Check your account settings if times appear off
- Consider timezone differences if working with a distributed team