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Our forms are broken down into pages where possible

Overview

Overview

Our forms are broken down into pages where possible. Within each page, questions should be broken into sections. Unless the form is short enough to easily follow on a single page, use a new page for each new concept and a new section for each new subject. 

When you set up a new form, follow these important steps.

  • To avoid disrupting a user’s vertical momentum and to make the form easier to use, all forms should be in a single column. Use the ‘Vertical layout’ layout field for each input grouping on iCM.
  • All fields should be the maximum width with label alignment set to ‘top’.
  • The encoding form setting should be set to ‘multi part’ to allow file uploading.
  • All headings should be in sentence case for consistency. Please see plain English guidelines for more info.

As an example, we have created a simple, two-page form which includes the all basic elements that you might need.

Last reviewed: September 6, 2024 by James

Next review due: March 6, 2025

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