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# Create a form

Create a form in the BackOffice before you use it on work orders.

Use standard forms when you need a fast, question-based setup.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open Forms

Go to **Settings** and search for **Forms**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Start a new form

Use the **New form** section.

Generate the next code if your setup uses codes.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Enter the basic details

Add a clear form name.

Then save to open the empty form.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Choose the form settings

Set the form to **Public** or **Private**.

Choose whether the form must be linked to an object.
{% endstep %}

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### Add the fields

Click or drag the fields into the form.

Then put them in the right order.
{% endstep %}

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### Save and test

Save the form.

Then link it to a work order or work type and test it.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Public and Private forms

**Public** forms can be shown to customers.

**Private** forms are for internal use only.

### Object-linked forms

Turn on object linking when the form belongs to a specific asset.

This prevents employees from closing the work order before the form is linked correctly.

### Good setup tips

* keep labels short
* group related questions together
* build the shortest form that still gives the right result

### FAQ

<details>

<summary>Can I edit a form after it has been used?</summary>

Yes.

Changes affect future use. Existing completed results stay as they were.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I make fields mandatory?</summary>

Yes.

Required fields must be completed before the form can be submitted.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I reuse one form on many work orders?</summary>

Yes.

One form can be linked to many work orders and work types.

</details>

### Related topics

* [Form field types](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/forms/form-field-types.md)
* [Configure table fields in Forms](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/forms/configure-table-fields-in-forms.md)
* [Link forms to work orders](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/forms/link-forms-to-work-orders.md)


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