Multi-step forms

Twenty fields on one screen scares people off. The same twenty fields split into four steps with a progress bar feel manageable — and Gatherino saves partial responses along the way, so respondents can come back.

How it works

  1. 1

    Turn on multi-step mode

    Switch the form to steps in settings. Group fields into sections by dragging — each section becomes a step.

  2. 2

    Add a progress bar

    Respondents see how many steps are ahead and where they are. Optional, but it makes a real difference on longer forms.

  3. 3

    Make steps conditional

    A whole step appears only when it makes sense — the company billing step only for companies, the refund step only for returns.

  4. 4

    Progress is saved

    Unfinished responses are stored as in-progress. You can see them in the overview and learn where people drop off.

Why it lifts completion

A longer form is fine as long as each step makes sense on its own: who you are, what you need, then confirmation and signature.

Combined with conditional logic it is strongest — respondents only walk through the steps that apply to them, so the form never feels longer than it has to be.

FAQ

Can I see where people drop off?

Yes — in-progress responses have their own view, so you can tell which step people get stuck on.

Can a respondent finish later?

Partially filled forms are saved and can be continued when returning on the same device.

Can a whole step be skipped?

Yes, conditional logic controls entire sections, not just individual fields.

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