When do I need an editable form?

Making your forms editable improves the accuracy of the data you collect and reduces back-and-forth with your users. Common use cases includes:

• When collecting RSVPs for an event, let users change their response if their plans change.
• If conducting a survey, let respondents update their answers if they have new information.
• Let users change their notification preferences down the line on a newsletter signup form.

There are a few ways to enable form edits in Fillout, depending on your needs.

Option 1: Edit link sent by email

If you want every respondent to receive an edit link, this is the best approach. First, head to Settings from the top menu and enable Respondent notifications. Make sure to toggle Include a link to edit submission.

When the respondent submits the form, they’ll receive an email with a clear button to Edit submission.

Learn more about respondent notifications here.

Option 2: Send response field type

If you want to make the respondent notification opt-in, use this approach instead. On your form’s ending page, drag-and-drop or click on the Send response field type in the left-hand panel.

When users submit your form, they’ll now see an option to enter their email address to receive a summary of their responses.