Version history

Free feature

Version history is available to all Fomr users.

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

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• Draft: Your current working version with unpublished changes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

Edit form → Save (auto) → Draft updated
                ↓
            Publish → New version created → Live form updated

Each time you click Publish, Fomr:

1. Creates a snapshot of your current form
2. Assigns it a version number
3. Makes it the live version
4. Adds the previous version to your history

Accessing version history

To view your form’s version history:

1. Open your form in the editor

2. Click the Version history button in the toolbar (or find it in the menu)

3. Browse the list of published versions

Version information

Each version in your history displays:

Version number

Versions are numbered sequentially (v1, v2, v3, etc.). The highest number is your most recent published version.

Timestamp

The exact date and time when the version was published. This helps you identify when specific changes were made.

Current version indicator

The currently live version is clearly marked so you always know which version respondents are seeing.

Drafts vs. published versions

Understanding the relationship between drafts and published versions is key to managing your forms effectively.

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• The draft indicator shows when you have unpublished changes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

When you’re ready to make your changes live:

1. Review your changes in the editor

2. Use Preview to test the form

3. Click Publish to create a new version

4. Your changes are now live

Tip

Always preview your form before publishing. Once published, the new version immediately becomes live for all respondents.

Version history use cases

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

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

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

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.

Note significant changes. While Fomr doesn’t currently support version notes, keep your own records of major changes for important forms.

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.

Current limitations

Version history in Fomr currently provides:

• ✓ List of all published versions
• ✓ Timestamps for each version
• ✓ Current version identification

Features planned for future updates:

• Version comparison (diff view)
• Restore previous versions
• Version notes/comments
• Export version history

Note

We’re continuously improving version history capabilities. Check our updates for new features as they become available.

Frequently asked questions

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?

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?

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?

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?

Anyone with edit access to a form can view its version history.

Troubleshooting

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

• Versions are only created when you publish
• Auto-saved drafts don’t create versions
• Verify you clicked Publish (not just saved)

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