Customize Required Field Error Messages

Fields are automatically set to Required when added to a form. When the form is completed by applicants or Grant Managers, they will not be able to submit it until they've entered a response for all Required fields. You can add a custom error message to your field to help guide individuals completing the form.

Note: By default, the error message that appears is This input is required.

1. Navigate to the Program Setup > Custom Forms area.

2. Find your form and Edit.

3. Hover over the field and select Edit component from the field's options.

4. In the Configuration screen, go to the Validation tab.

5. Enter the message that appears to the applicant or Grant Manager in the Custom error message field.

   

6. Save the field updates.

7. Save the form.

Once updated, if an applicant or Grant Manager tries to submit a form without completing the Required fields, then error messages will appear as follows:

• In a red call-out box at the top of the form

  Note: Errors will be listed in the order that the related fields appear in the form.

• In red text directly below the field (e.g., This input is required or your custom error message)

 

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