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      <title>How to Create a Custom Multistep Form on Wix Studio Using Velo Code</title>
      <dc:creator>Emmanuel Ajako</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/emmanuel_ajako_c2813da140/how-to-create-a-custom-multistep-form-on-wix-studio-using-velo-code-1h8e</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Creating a custom multistep form in Wix Studio using Velo Code allows for a seamless and interactive user experience. This guide will walk you through two different methods to implement a multistep form: a simple form with a progress bar slider and a numbered multistep form.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;First Method: Simple Form with Progress Bar Slider&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This method involves using a progress bar that updates as users navigate through the form steps.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Steps to Implement:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Add a Multi-State Box to your Wix site and name it #multiStateBox1.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Add a Progress Bar and name it #progressBar.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Add navigation buttons (Next &amp;amp; Previous) and assign the following IDs accordingly:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;
  
  
  nextButton-Form2
&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;
  
  
  nextButton-Form3
&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;
  
  
  nextButton-Form4
&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;
  
  
  previousButton-Form1
&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;
  
  
  previousButton-Form2
&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;
  
  
  previousButton-Form3
&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Insert the following Velo code:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div class="highlight js-code-highlight"&gt;
&lt;pre class="highlight plaintext"&gt;&lt;code&gt;$w.onReady(function () {
const MultiStepForm = $w('#multiStateBox1');
const ProgressBar = $w('#progressBar')

ProgressBar.value = 25;
// Next Button Functions
$w('#nextButton-Form2').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar.value = 50;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form2');
})

$w('#nextButton-Form3').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar.value = 75;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form3');
})

$w('#nextButton-Form4').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar.value = 100;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form4');
})

// Previous Button Functions
$w('#previousButton-Form1').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar.value = 25;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form1');
})
$w('#previousButton-Form2').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar.value = 50;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form2');
})
$w('#previousButton-Form3').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar.value = 75;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form3');
})
});

&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;

&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Second Method: Numbered Multi-Step Form&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This approach includes numbered progress indicators for each step, enhancing usability.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Steps to Implement:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Add a Multi-State Box to your Wix site and name it #multiStateBox1.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Add four Progress Bars and name them:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;
  
  
  progressBar-Form2
&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;
  
  
  progressBar-Form3
&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;
  
  
  progressBar-Form4
&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Add navigation buttons similar to the first method.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Insert the following Velo code:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div class="highlight js-code-highlight"&gt;
&lt;pre class="highlight plaintext"&gt;&lt;code&gt;$w.onReady(function () {
const MultiStepForm = $w('#multiStateBox1');
const ProgressBar2 = $w('#progressBar-Form2');
const ProgressBar3 = $w('#progressBar-Form3');
const ProgressBar4 = $w('#progressBar-Form4');

// Next Button Functions
$w('#nextButton-Form2').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar2.value = 100;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form2');
})

$w('#nextButton-Form3').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar3.value = 100;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form3');
})

$w('#nextButton-Form4').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar4.value = 100;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form4');
})

// Previous Button Functions
$w('#previousButton-Form1').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar2.value = 0;
    ProgressBar3.value = 0;
    ProgressBar4.value = 0;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form1');
})
$w('#previousButton-Form2').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar2.value = 100;
    ProgressBar3.value = 0;
    ProgressBar4.value = 0;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form2');
})
$w('#previousButton-Form3').onClick(()=&amp;gt;{
    ProgressBar2.value = 100;
    ProgressBar3.value = 100;
    ProgressBar4.value = 0;
    MultiStepForm.changeState('Form3');
})
});

&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/pre&gt;

&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Conclusion&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Both methods provide an intuitive way for users to complete a form in steps, improving user experience. Choose the style that best fits your design and functional requirements.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For additional design inspiration, check out this Figma file for Multi-Step Forms: &lt;a href="https://www.figma.com/community/file/1463910825467573908" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Figma Multi-Step Form Designs&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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