Form Builder
Master the Tyform form builder interface
The Tyform form builder is designed to be intuitive yet powerful.
Interface Overview
The form builder is divided into three main sections:
Left Panel — Question List
View and reorder all your questions. Drag and drop to rearrange.
Center Panel — Live Preview
See exactly how your form will look to respondents in real-time.
Right Panel — Question Editor
Configure the selected question's settings and options.
Building Your Form
Adding Questions
Click the "+" button or press Q to add a new question. Choose from:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Welcome Screen | Introduce your form |
| Short Text | Single line input |
| Long Text | Multi-line textarea |
| Email with validation | |
| Number | Numeric input |
| Phone | Phone number input |
| URL | Website URL input |
| Multiple Choice | Single selection |
| Checkboxes | Multiple selection |
| Dropdown | Compact single selection |
| Rating | Star or number rating |
| Scale | Linear scale (1-10) |
| Date | Date picker |
| File Upload | Accept files (Pro) |
| Statement | Display text without input |
| Thank You Screen | Confirmation message |
Editing Questions
Click any question to select it. The right panel shows:
- Question Text — Main question copy
- Description — Optional helper text
- Settings — Question-specific options
- Validation — Required, min/max, etc.
Reordering Questions
Drag questions in the left panel to reorder them.
Use keyboard shortcuts for faster editing: Q to add, Delete to remove, arrow keys to navigate.
Question Settings
Common Settings
All question types share these settings:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Required | Must answer to proceed |
| Description | Helper text below question |
| Placeholder | Example text in input |
| Variable | Reference in logic rules |
Type-Specific Settings
Different question types have unique settings:
Multiple Choice / Checkboxes:
- Allow "Other" option
- Randomize order
- Multiple columns
Rating:
- Scale (1-5 or 1-10)
- Icon style (stars, hearts, etc.)
File Upload:
- Allowed file types
- Maximum file size
- Multiple files
Preview Mode
Click Preview to test your form:
- Navigate through all questions
- Test validation rules
- Check logic branching
- View on desktop and mobile
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Q | Add question |
Delete | Delete question |
↑ / ↓ | Navigate questions |
Cmd + S | Save form |
Cmd + P | Preview form |
Cmd + Z | Undo |
Cmd + Shift + Z | Redo |
Auto-Save
Your form saves automatically as you edit. Look for the save indicator in the header.
Changes are saved locally until published. Publish to make changes live.