Forms
Collect data from your users with forms that add new records to your tables
Each View comes with a form that you can use to create a new record that will be added to that table.
Each form can be customized by
Changing the form header
By turning on Build Mode you can customize the form's header and subtitle in the Header section of the editor sidebar. The Subtitle section supports Markdown to allow you to style your content as you like it
Customize the form Fields
By turning on Build Mode you can customize the form's fields by turning on or off any of the fields. Noloco automatically shows you the fields in your table.
You can customize each field by hovering over the field and clicking the Edit icon. This will open the field's configuration editor where you can change things like the label, the help text, the default value, the field's display type (if any) and any validation rules or conditional visibility rules.
Adding a section to your form
You can add sections to your form to logically group parts of your form. Each section supports it's own title and subtitle which can provide context to the section, but sections can also have their own conditional visibility rules, allowing you to quickly show or hide all fields in the section
Read more about conditional visibility
Field Validation Rules
Validation rules are a great way to ensure that your form fields contain the right data before they're saved. This means you can guarantee the integrity of your data, and help your team avoid making mistakes.
You can add validation rules to any field, the rules available will depend on the field type, for example:
Text Fields:
Text length: specify the length must be less than, greater than or equal to a value
Text value: specify the text value must equal to, contain or not equals a value
URL: the value must be a url or domain name
Email: the value must be a valid email
IP address: the value must be an IP address
Pattern match: the value must match a regex pattern
Number fields
The value must be less than, greater than or equal to a value
Date fields
The value must be less than, greater than or equal to a static or dynamic date
There are more field types with their own custom rule types
Field Visibility
To customize the flow of your form you can specify field visibility rules on each field.
For example, you might want to hide the Notes field if the customer's status is Inactive to make the form experience easier on your team or clients.
Form Field visibility is fully explained here
Troubleshooting Form Issues
Missing Form Field Text Boxes
If text input boxes are missing from your form fields:
Check Field Configuration: Ensure the field is enabled in form settings
Go to build mode on the form page
Verify the field is toggled ON in the form field list
Check if the field has proper display settings configured
Verify Field Permissions: Confirm users have permission to access the field
Check table-level permissions for the user's role
Ensure the field has CREATE permission for form submissions
Verify READ permission if the field shows existing data
Review Field Visibility Rules: Check if conditional visibility is hiding the field
Review any conditional visibility rules on the field
Ensure visibility conditions are met for the current user/context
Test with different user roles using "View as user"
Field Type Issues: Some field types may not display as expected
Verify the field type is supported for form input
Check if custom display settings are configured correctly
Try switching field display type temporarily to test
User Permission Issues with Form Fields
When forms work for admins but not for regular users:
Check User Role Permissions: Verify the user's role has proper table access
Go to Data & API tab > hover over table > Permissions
Ensure the user's role has CREATE permission for new records
Check UPDATE permission if editing existing records
Field-Level Permissions: Review specific field permissions
Check if specific fields (like "NEW EMAIL") have restricted access
Ensure the user's role can CREATE/UPDATE the problematic fields
Look for field-level permission rules that might exclude certain roles
Test User Context: Use the "View as user" feature to debug
Switch to the affected user's role in build mode
Try submitting the form from their perspective
Check what error messages or behaviors occur
Review Recent Changes: If it worked before but stopped
Check recent permission rule changes
Verify app republishing status
Review any user role modifications
Form Submission Issues
When forms don't submit properly despite no visible errors:
Check Required Fields: Ensure all required fields are completed
Review which fields are marked as required
Test with minimal data to isolate problematic fields
Check for hidden required fields that users can't see
Validation Rule Issues: Review form validation rules
Check if validation rules are preventing submission
Look for custom validation that might be too restrictive
Test removing validation rules temporarily
File Upload Problems: For forms with file uploads
Verify file size limits aren't exceeded
Check file type restrictions
Ensure file upload fields have proper permissions
Javascript/Browser Issues: Test in different environments
Try submitting in incognito mode
Test in different browsers
Check browser console for Javascript errors
Data Relationship Issues: For forms with linked fields
Ensure linked records exist and are accessible
Check if required linked fields are properly populated
Verify relationship field permissions
Form Validation Not Working
If validation rules aren't behaving as expected:
Rule Configuration: Verify validation rules are properly set up
Check the validation rule syntax
Ensure the rule type matches the field type
Test with simple validation rules first
Field Value Issues: Check if field values meet validation criteria
For number fields, ensure values don't exceed JavaScript limits (9,007,199,254,740,991)
For text fields, check length restrictions
For date fields, verify date format compatibility
Conditional Validation: For complex validation scenarios
Test validation rules independently
Check if conditional logic is working correctly
Simplify rules to isolate issues
General Form Troubleshooting Tips
Test Systematically: Isolate issues by testing one component at a time
Use Incognito Mode: Test forms in incognito browsers to avoid cache issues
Check Console Errors: Look for JavaScript errors in browser developer tools
Verify Publishing: Ensure app is published after making form changes
Test Different User Roles: Use "View as user" to test various permission scenarios
Start Simple: Begin with basic form configuration and add complexity gradually
When to Contact Support
Contact support if you experience:
Forms that worked previously but suddenly stopped
Validation rules that don't save or apply correctly
Persistent permission issues after following troubleshooting steps
Browser-specific form submission problems
File upload errors that persist across different file types and sizes
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