Feature

Form version history for safer form changes

When forms collect important data, edits should be deliberate. Maxforms keeps published form versions so teams can inspect history, restore a prior version to draft, and publish changes with more confidence.

Form Version History for cleaner online forms

Use the right feature deliberately so the form is easier to complete, easier to manage, and easier to connect to the rest of your work.

  • Review earlier form versions when a workflow changes.
  • Restore a prior version into draft before deciding to publish it again.
  • Keep historical submissions tied to the version respondents completed.
  • Support safer edits for applications, registrations, intake forms, and order forms.

Common form version history workflows

  1. Build or edit the form in draft.
  2. Publish the version that should go live.
  3. Review version history when changes need auditing.
  4. Restore a previous version to draft when the older setup is the better starting point.

Form Version History for cleaner submission management

  • Set the right controlsChoose the workflow settings that match how visitors should start, save, submit, or return to the form.
  • Reduce cleanupLimit avoidable errors, spam, missing context, or version confusion before it reaches your team.
  • Keep follow-up clearReview submitted details with enough structure for routing, reporting, and next steps.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

01

Does restoring a version instantly replace the live form?

The app restores an older version into draft so it can be reviewed before publishing.

02

Why is version history useful for submissions?

It helps teams understand which form structure was live when a respondent completed a submission.

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