Classic Forms

• Classic Forms User Guide

  Forms are a great and easy way to capture registrations, survey responses, and much more. While we recommend using New Forms whenever possible, there are some cases where you might prefer to use the Classic Forms Composer. Disclaimer: This article relates to Classic Forms, a legacy feature unavailable for new accounts. If you need information on using Act-On Forms, see Forms Composer User Guide...

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• Converting Classic Forms in Act-On's Forms Composer

  Classic Forms are now a legacy feature and are no longer available to new Act-On accounts. However, existing accounts with saved Classic Forms still have access to this legacy feature. Classic Forms will have limited support going forward. For this reason, we recommend that you convert and update your Classic Forms in our Forms Composer. Migrating your Classic Forms ensures your Act-On Forms re...

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• Setting Field Labels to Float to the Left of the Input - Classic Forms Only

  With the Act-On form CSS editor or custom stationery, it is possible to set the label of your form's inputs to float to the left of the input. By default, labels are located above the input. Furthermore, the CSS example below will also enable your form's input labels to automatically move back above your form's inputs on narrow (smartphone) screens when combined with the Form CSS options to ena...

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• Progressive Profiling in Classic Forms

  What is Progressive Profiling? Use progressive profiling to display dynamic content in your Classic Forms. Classic Forms enabled with progressive profiling rules display form fields to the visitor gradually. Additionally, if a visitor has already filled out a particular form field, progressive profiling will track that information and make sure that your form does not prompt the visitor for the...

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• Enabling e-Commerce for Classic Forms

  Disclaimer: This article relates to Classic Forms, a legacy feature unavailable for new accounts. If you need information on using Act-On Forms, see Forms Composer User Guide. You can enable e-commerce on Act-On Classic Forms to collect payments using your PayPal, First Data, or Authorize.net account. After finishing the payment process and submitting your Form, users will be redirected to your...

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• Creating a File Upload Field in a Classic Form

  The File Upload field allows form submitters to upload documents with their form submissions. For example, this could include resumes, article submissions, or statements of work. Files can be retrieved by accessing the Act-On list that collects the submissions. Disclaimer: This article relates to Classic Forms, a legacy feature unavailable for new accounts. If you need information on using Act-...

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• Creating a Drop List Field in Classic Forms

  When creating a Classic Form, the Drop List field allows you to provide users with a set of choices from which they can select a single response. When activated, it displays a drop-down list of values from which to choose. Disclaimer: This article relates to Classic Forms, a legacy feature unavailable for new accounts. If you need information on using Act-On Forms, see Forms Composer User Guid...

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• Creating a Check Box Field in a Classic Form

  A check box allows the user to make multiple selections from a list of options. Disclaimer: This article relates to Classic Forms, a legacy feature unavailable for new accounts. If you need information on using Act-On Forms, see Forms Composer User Guide. Instructions Create Checkboxes  Click on Content > click Forms From the Forms page select New in the upper right corner of the page (or e...

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• Embedding Classic Forms on a Website

  If you'd like to integrate Classic Forms onto your website, you have multiple options. Some of these methods require moderate to advanced web design or development knowledge and may be best suited for a web designer or developer. Disclaimer: This article relates to Classic Forms, a legacy feature unavailable for new accounts. If you need information on using Act-On Forms, see Forms Composer Use...

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• Capture URL Query Strings in Classic Forms

  Query string parameters are variable sets within a URL that can pass data to a Form field when a visitor clicks on the URL.  With URL query strings, you can: Pass an email address via the confirmation email link for Double Opt-In Forms Capture referral information to pinpoint where a Form visitor came from You can modify Classic Forms embedded in an Act-On Landing Page or in an inline frame (...

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