Form structure

Welcome screen for forms

The Welcome Screen opens the form with a branded intro before the first question. Every Formit form can open with a Welcome Screen - edit title, media, and start CTA in the builder properties. Pair it with custom branding and themes so the start of the experience matches your brand.

What is Welcome screen for forms?

The Welcome Screen opens the form with a branded intro before the first question. Every Formit form can open with a Welcome Screen - edit title, media, and start CTA in the builder properties. Pair it with custom branding and themes so the start of the experience matches your brand.

Welcome Screen block in the Formit builder
Add Block → Welcome Screen; configure settings in the properties panel.

How it works

  1. Open the form’s Welcome Screen in the builder (every form can open with one).
  2. Edit title, description, media, and the start CTA in properties.
  3. Preview the intro experience before Q1.
  4. Publish so respondents see the branded welcome on the live form.

Benefits

  • Title, description, and media set expectations before Q1.
  • Start CTA controls how respondents begin.
  • Sets tone and brand at the opening of the form.

Use cases

  • Set expectations and time-to-complete before questions begin.
  • Brand the start of surveys, applications, and quizzes.
  • Explain purpose before a long multi-page form.

Properties panel

Block-specific settings for Welcome Screen in the builder properties panel.

Welcome Screen properties in the Formit builder
Configure Welcome Screen options, validation, and display settings.

Respondent view

How the Welcome Screen field appears when someone fills out your published form.

Welcome Screen field on a live Formit form
Published form preview for the Welcome Screen block.

Tips and best practices

  • Keep welcome copy short - respondents want to start quickly.
  • Apply brand kits/themes so welcome media and colors match the rest of the form.
  • Pair with an End Page for a complete bookend experience.

Frequently asked questions

Does every form have a Welcome Screen?
Every form can open with a Welcome Screen - edit title, media, and start CTA in the builder.
What can I configure on Welcome Screen?
Typical controls include title, description, media, and the start CTA that sets tone before Q1.
How do I brand the welcome?
Edit welcome content in the builder and apply custom branding/themes so colors and fonts match your brand.

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