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Formidable

Formidable is a powerful form builder that allows you to create custom forms within a post or page. Once the plugin is activated, you can click the Formidable link on the left navigation.

Here a few quick steps to get you started.

Step 1: Modify Your Homepage Settings

On the Formidable homepage, click Screen Options to choose the number of forms and form details you want to show.

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Screen options button on Formidable page of U.OSU

Step 2: Build Your Form

  1. Click Add New from the Formidable main page.
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    Formidable menu item in side navigation of U.OSU
  2. Begin to build your form. Formidable gives you many options to choose from. Depending on your purpose, loading a template form might be useful.
    Visit the Formidable website for a description of field types and a comprehensive, instructional guide.
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    Build New Form page with title field, add field options, and create button in U.OSU
  3. Click Create when finished to continue to step 3.

Step 3: Create a Post (or Post Type) with the Form

  1. Click Settings.
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    Settings button on Formidable Settings page in U.OSU
  2. Click Form Actions.
  3. Select the Create Posts icon.
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    Create Post icon under Form Actions of Form Settings
  4. Choose the Post Type (e.g., Post or Page) you would like to create.
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    Post Type select box under Create Post of Form Settings
  5. Choose other desired settings.
  6. Click Update.