Forms & Data Collection

How to Customize the Form Layout

Overview 

Beyond fields, FieldPie lets you design how a form looks with the Build Layout tool. You can set a page background, drag and drop your form sections onto it, and fine-tune text font, size, alignment, color, and the form’s transparency from a settings panel. When finished, you can export the designed form as a PDF to see the polished layout. This is ideal for forms that double as branded, presentable documents. 

Before You Start

You need access to the Forms area and permission to edit forms. Choose the form you want to design, and have any background image or branding ready before you begin. 

How to Customize the Form Layout

  1. From the left navigation menu, select Forms
  1. Click the form icon in the top-right corner. 
  1. Select the form you want to edit, then click the pencil icon. 
  1. Scroll down and click Build Layout in the bottom-left corner. 
  1. Click Page Background in the top-left to change the form background. 
  1. Drag and drop the form sections onto your background. 
  1. Adjust font, size, alignment, and position for text sections from the settings panel on the left. 
  1. Adjust text color, background color, and form transparency from the same panel. 
  1. Click Form Fields (Drag & Drop) on the right to add any fields you want to the layout. 
  1. Click Save to store all layout changes. 
  1. Return to the form screen, use the filter to find your form, and click the PDF icon to export and view the layout. 

Tips and Things to Know

  • Set a page background first, then drag sections onto it. 
  • The left settings panel controls text styling, colors, and transparency. 
  • Export to PDF to preview the finished, presentable layout. 
  • Great for forms that need to look like branded documents. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Build Layout lets you set a background and style text, colors, and transparency.

Export the form as a PDF using the PDF icon after saving the layout.

Yes. Use Form Fields on the right to place fields onto the layout.