# Doc: https://www.hipaatizer.com/docs/form-builder

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## Form Builder


The HIPAAtizer Form Builder lets you create secure, HIPAA-compliant online forms without coding. Use the drag-and-drop interface to design multi-step forms, manage layouts, apply logic, and control form behavior.

![HIPAAtizer form builder interface showing the drag-and-drop form editor](https://www.hipaatizer.com/docs/assets/images/form-builder-intro-2df3603850328369b511cf28af4c18ed.gif)

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## Version Control

Every time you save a form, a new version is created automatically. You can view and switch between saved versions at any time.

When you **publish** a form, the currently open version becomes the active one users will see. Each form can have only one published version at a time.

> The form's short URL and embed code stay the same after publishing. You don't need to re-embed or share a new link.

![HIPAAtizer form builder version control panel showing saved versions and the option to switch between them](https://www.hipaatizer.com/docs/assets/images/form-builder-version-control-eef1a05c887a6561d08a8a670f8a7312.gif)

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## Form Structure

Forms consist of one or more **screens**. Users must complete required fields on the current screen before continuing. Once the final screen is completed, the form is submitted.

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### Layout: Screens, Rows, and Columns

Each screen contains **rows**, which organize both layout and logic. Rows can be configured with:

- Visibility conditions
- Logic rules
- Column settings

Each row contains one or more **columns**, which hold form components such as text inputs, date pickers, and checkboxes.

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## Creating a Form

You can build forms using drag-and-drop tools. No technical knowledge is required.

### Access the Builder

1. In the dashboard, go to **My Forms**
2. Click **Create Form**
3. Choose **Create from scratch** and click **Continue**

This opens the form builder interface.

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### Adding Components

Use the **Components** panel to drag elements into the form body. You can add:

- Headings, text blocks, and section dividers
- Common inputs like Full Name, Phone, Email, and Date
- Logic components, consent fields, and more

Each component has its own settings. You can:

- Change text and layout
- Adjust required status
- Move fields using the drag handles
- Configure custom logic and formatting

To create a multi-step form, click **Add New Screen** at the bottom of the form.

![HIPAAtizer form builder with the Add New Screen button being clicked to create a multi-step form](https://www.hipaatizer.com/docs/assets/images/form-builder-add-screen-82f26c98835ac30669a911adfae81d38.gif)

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## Preview and Publish

Use the **Preview** toggle to see how the form appears on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

When you're satisfied with the form:

1. Click **Save**
2. Click **Publish**

The form becomes available to users and can be shared or embedded.

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## Embedding and Sharing

After publishing, click **Integrate or Embed Form** to choose how to share it:

- Embed on a website using JavaScript or platform plugins (WordPress, Wix, Shopify)
- Share a short link
- Generate a QR code

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## Unpublishing a Form

To deactivate a form:

1. Go to **My Forms**
2. Click the **Actions** menu
3. Select **Unpublish**

The form returns to Draft status and is no longer accessible. You can publish it again at any time.

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## HIPAA Compliance Mode

Forms created in a Developer (sandbox) account must be published from a Covered Entity account to meet HIPAA compliance requirements and remove any watermarks.

> See: [How to switch to HIPAA mode](https://www.hipaatizer.com/docs/form-builder/account/switching-to-covered-entity)