Form Steps in Dapple split a long submission form into separate sections that creators complete one at a time. Instead of an overwhelming scroll, creators move through a structured journey — Step 1: Personal Details, Step 2: Project Info, Step 3: Uploads, Step 4: Payment. The result is fewer abandoned submissions and a calmer creator experience.
What are Form Steps?
Form Steps divide your submission form into named sections (or 'steps'). Each step shows only its own fields; creators click Next to move through the form. Behind the scenes, progress autosaves at every step, so creators can leave and come back without losing work.
Why use Form Steps?
Reason | Why it matters |
Higher completion rates | Long-looking forms get abandoned. Step-by-step forms feel manageable. |
Better applicant experience | Applicants focus on what's in front of them, not the full mountain of fields. |
Cleaner structure | Grouping fields into named sections makes the form's logic obvious. |
Supports complex submissions | Multi-work entries, awards with multiple categories, paid opportunities — all easier to structure as steps. |
Autosave between steps | Creators move back and forward without losing answers. They can leave halfway and return later. |
When should I use Form Steps?
Use Form Steps when:
Your form has more than 8–10 fields.
You're collecting attachments alongside written answers.
You're charging a submission fee — separate Payment into its own step so creators commit to filling out the form before they reach the wallet.
Your form has natural sections (about you / about the work / supporting materials / declarations).
Skip Form Steps for short, single-purpose forms (under 6 fields) — adding steps just creates clicks for no real gain.
What does a typical Form Steps setup look like?
Most successful submission forms use 4–5 steps:
Step 1: Creator Info — name, email, contact details, portfolio links.
Step 2: The Why — why you're applying, why you're a good fit.
Step 3: About the Work — title, category, description.
Step 4: Supporting Materials — uploads, links, attachments.
Step 5: Declarations & Payment — terms, AI disclosure, submission fee.
How does autosave work?
When a creator moves between steps, Dapple autosaves their progress. They can:
Click Previous to go back and edit earlier answers.
Close the browser and come back later — their draft is waiting in their dashboard.
Switch device — log back in on phone or laptop without losing work.
No lost work, no panicked refreshes. This is one of the biggest wins of using Steps.
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