Enhancing your Webflow CMS forms by incorporating hidden input fields allows you to capture dynamic data, leading to more personalized and informative email notifications. This tutorial will guide you through the process of adding hidden fields to your forms, enabling you to identify the specific CMS page from which each submission originates.
<input type="hidden" id="item" name="CHANGE_THIS" value="CHANGE_THIS">
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Understanding Hidden Input Fields in Webflow Forms
Hidden input fields are form elements that are not visible to users but can store data to be submitted with the form. In Webflow, adding hidden fields can help track information such as the page URL or CMS item associated with the form submission.
Steps to Add Hidden Fields to Your Webflow CMS Forms
- Access Your Webflow Project:
- Open your Webflow project and navigate to the CMS Collection page containing the form you want to modify.
- Open your Webflow project and navigate to the CMS Collection page containing the form you want to modify.
- Add an Embed Element:
- Within the form block, drag an Embed element to the desired location. This will allow you to insert custom code.
- Within the form block, drag an Embed element to the desired location. This will allow you to insert custom code.
- Insert the Hidden Input Field Code:
- In the Embed code editor, input the following HTML code:Forum | Webflow
<input type="hidden" id="item" name="item" value="">- Ensure that the
nameattribute matches the field you want to capture, and thevalueattribute is dynamically set to pull data from the CMS.
- Bind CMS Data to the Hidden Field:
- Replace the
valueattribute with the appropriate CMS field. For example, if you want to capture the page URL, modify the code as follows: <input type="hidden" id="pageURL" name="pageURL" value="{{wf {"path":"slug","type":"PlainText"\} }}">- This setup dynamically assigns the page's slug to the hidden field.
- Replace the
- Save and Publish Your Changes:
- After embedding the code, save your changes and publish the site to ensure the hidden field functions correctly.
Verifying the Functionality
To confirm that the hidden field is capturing the intended data:
- Submit a Test Form:
- Navigate to the live site and complete the form to generate a submission.
- Navigate to the live site and complete the form to generate a submission.
- Check the Form Submission Data:
- Access the form submissions through Webflow's dashboard or your email notifications to verify that the hidden field's data is correctly included.
By following these steps, you can effectively incorporate hidden fields into your Webflow CMS forms, enabling dynamic data capture and enhancing the personalization of your email notifications.
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