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Page Rules

Overview

You can use Page Rules to direct form respondents to a specific page in a multi-page form based on their input. Using multi-page forms with Page Rules is a smart way to ensure that your respondents see only the pages relevant to them while filling out the form. This gives them a smooth form-filling experience without tiring them out with irrelevant pages.  You can use Page Rules to create multiple distinct personalized journeys for respondents based on their preferences. Say, your form contains a choice-based field, you can create a unique personalized journey for each choice selected as not everyone will need to see every page.
A rule for a page can be created in 2 ways. You can either navigate respondents to different pages of your form based on their input or directly skip them to a specific page irrespective of their input. 

Creating Page Rules

You can create Page Rules in two ways:

  1. Navigate to a Page Based on Respondent Input: Direct respondents to different pages of your form based on their input.
  2. Skip Pages Irrespective of Respondent Input: Skip respondents directly to a specific page regardless of their input.
Let's understand each of these in detail.
Lets take an example to understand this better. Say, you have a multi-page order form with 6 pages. 

Here's how Page Rules can be applied:
On Page 1, the respondent selects a product from a dropdown.
  • If Product 3 is selected: The respondent is taken to Page 3 upon clicking "Next".
  • If Product 4 is selected: The respondent is taken to Page 4 upon clicking "Next".
  • If any other product or no product is selected: The respondent is taken to Page 5 upon clicking "Next".
  • Page Rules
    Once Page Rules are configured, the next page the respondent sees depends on the rule. If no rule is satisfied, they will skip to the page specified in the "Finally" section, not necessarily the next page in sequence.

    Skip Pages Irrespective of Respondent Input

    Let's say a respondent lands on Page 3 after selecting Product 3 on Page 1. The journey from here depends on the rules set for Page 3:

    • If no Page Rules are configured for Page 3: The respondent will go to the next page (Page 4) by default.
    • If you want to skip Page 4 and go straight to Page 6: Configure the "No Rules?" section on Page 3 to skip to Page 6 regardless of any input on Page 3.
    Skip to a page irrespective of user input

    Handling Conflicting Rules

    What if rules for a page satisfy the same condition but are set to go to different pages?

    When multiple rules satisfy the same condition but are set to go to different pages, the respondent will be directed to the page that comes first in sequence among the rules satisfying the condition. For example:

    You have a rating field for service provided, rated from 1 to 5.
    If the rating is 3 or less: Direct respondents to Page 3 for feedback.
    If the rating is 4 or 5: Direct respondents to Page 4 for testimonials.
    If the rating is exactly 3: The respondent will skip to Page 3 (the first in sequence).

    Configuring Page Rules

    Let's take a simple example of a Travel Request Form.
    You can split your long form into different pages a s shown using the Page Break field:
    1. Personal Details
    2. Travel Details
    3. Dependant Details
    4. Additional Services
    5. Travel Confirmation


    Now, for a passenger who is travelling alone, the  Dependant Details page is irrelevant. This is where Page Rules come into play. With Page Rules, you can skip the  Dependant Details page for passengers travelling alone and take them directly to the Additional Services page.



    Let's take the use case of this Travel Request Form and see how we can configure Page Rules.

    To create a Page rule,
    1. Create a multi-page form using the Page Break field.
    2. Navigate to the Rules tab and click Configure Now.
    3. Select the page for which you want to configure rules.

      Select a page to configure rules

    4. Click and define the conditions and actions for the page rule.
      Note: If a page has no rules, then it will be directed to the next page in the form by default. To change this selection, you can direct it to the required page in the No Rules?  section.

    5. To add multiple conditions in a rule, click the icon.
    6. In the Skip to section, choose a page within your form where the respondent must be taken to if the rule is satisfied.
    7. To add more than one rule to a page, click the + icon below the Rule box.
    8. To duplicate a rule in a page, click the duplicate icon below the Rule box.
    9. In the Finally section, specify the page where the respondent should be taken to, if none of the rules specified for a page are satisfied.
      Page Rule configuration
      If your use-case requires the use of AND and OR operators within the conditions of the same rule, you can Switch to Advanced Rules. Note that once you switch, all the Field Rules you will configure for your form moving forward will be in the Advanced Rule format.
    10. Once you have configured the rules, click Add to save and view the rule summary.

      Page Rules Summary
    11. To filter rules, click the filter icon in the top-right corner. 
    Rules are case-sensitive which means the conditions trigger actions only when the case of the text in the defined condition matches the case of the respondent input. Check out an example to understand this better.
    Let's look at another advanced example where multiple page rules are to be configured.
    Say, you have an Apparel Order Form where you sell apparels for women and kids. Use the Page Break field to split your form into separate pages for women and kids and configure Page Rules such that the customers shopping for women  are directed to Women's apparel pages while, those shopping for kids are taken to the pages related to kids. Watch this quick video to understand this example better.



    Supported Operators

    Text and field comparison
    1. IsChecks if the selected field is equal to the set value
    2. Is Not: Checks if the selected field is not equal to the set value
    3. Is Empty: Checks if the selected field is empty
    4. Is Not Empty: Checks if the selected field is not empty
    5. Contains: Checks if the selected field contains a value in the condition
    6. Not Contains: Checks if the selected field does not contain a value in the condition
    7. Contains Any Of: Checks if a field contains any of the selected choices
    8. Contains All Of: Checks if a field contains all of the selected choices
    9. Contains None Of: Checks if a field contains none of the selected choices
    10. Starts With: Checks if the selected field starts with the given value
    11. Ends With: Checks if the selected field ends with the given value
    Choice and selection
    1. Other Choice Is Not Empty: Checks if a value is entered in the Other choice
    2. Is Any Of: Checks if any of the choices chosen in the condition match
    3. Is None Of: Checks if none of the choices chosen in the condition match
    Numeric Comparison
    1. Less Than: Checks if a number is less than a given value
    2. Greater Than: Checks if a number is greater than a given value
    3. Less Than or Equal To: Checks if a number is less than or equal to a given value
    4. Greater Than or Equal To: Checks if a number is greater than or equal to a given value
    5. Between: Checks if a number/date is between 2 given values
    6. Not Between: Checks if a number/date is not between 2 given values
    Date and Time Comparison

    Day of the week
    1. Day Is: Checks if a date falls on the selected day of the week
    2. Day Is NotChecks if a date does not fall on the selected day of the week
    3. Is Any of Selected Days: Checks if a date falls on any of the selected days of the week
    4. Is None of Selected Days: Checks if a date does not fall on any of the selected days of the week
    Relative Days
    1. Is Previous Day: Checks if a date falls on the previous day
    2. Is Current Day: Checks if a date falls on the current day
    3. Is Next Day: Checks if a date falls on the next day
    4. Is Before [x] Day(s): Checks if a date falls 'x' number of days before the current date
    5. Is After [x] Day(s): Checks if a date falls 'x' number of days after the current date
    Week
    1. Is Previous Week: Checks if a date falls in the previous week
    2. Is Current Week: Checks if a date falls in the current week
    3. Is Next Week: Checks if a date falls in the coming week
    Month
    1. Is Previous Month: Checks if a date falls in the last month
    2. Is Current Month: Checks if a date falls in the current month
    3. Is Next Month: Checks if a date falls in the next month
    4. Month Is: Checks if a date falls in selected month of the year
    5. Is Any of Selected Months: Checks if date falls in any of the selected months of the year
    6. Is None of Selected MonthsChecks if date does not fall in any of the selected months of the year
    Year
    1. Is Previous Year: Checks if a date falls in the last year
    2. Is Current Year: Checks if a date falls in the current year
    3. Is Next Year: Checks if a date falls in the coming year
    4. Year Is: Checks if a date falls in selected year
    Past and Future
    1. Is in the Past: Checks if a date falls in the past
    2. Is in the Future: Checks if a date falls in future 
    Time
    1. Time Is BeforeChecks if the time falls before the specified time.
    2. Time Is AfterChecks if the time occurs after the specified time.
    3. Time Is BetweenChecks if the time falls between two specified times.
    4. Time Is Not BetweenChecks if the time is outside the specified time range.
    5. Time IsChecks if the time matches the specified time.
    6. Time Is NotChecks if the time does not match the specified time.
    Time on previous day
    1. Is Previous Day BeforeChecks if the time on the previous day is earlier than a specified time.
    2. Is Previous Day AfterChecks if the time on the previous day is later than a specified time.
    3. Is Previous Day BetweenChecks if the time on the previous day is within a specified time range.
    4. Is Previous Day Not BetweenChecks if the time on the previous day is not within a specified time range.
    5. Is Previous Day AtChecks if the time on the previous day matches a specified time.
    6. Is Previous Day Not AtChecks if the time on the previous day does not match a specified time.
    Time on current day
    1. Is Current Day BeforeChecks if the time on the current day is earlier than a specified time range.
    2. Is Current Day AfterChecks if the time on the current day is later than a specified time range.
    3. Is Current Day BetweenChecks if the time on the current day is between a specified time range.
    4. Is Current Day Not BetweenChecks if the time on the current day is outside a specified time range.
    5. Is Current Day AtChecks if the time on the current day matches a specified time.
    6. Is Current Day Not AtChecks if the time on the current day does not match a specified time.
    Time on next day
    1. Is Next Day BeforeChecks if the time on the next day is earlier than a specified time.
    2. Is Next Day AfterChecks if the time on the next day is later than a specified time.
    3. Is Next Day BetweenChecks if the time on the next day is within a specified time range.
    4. Is Next Day Not BetweenChecks if the time on the next day is outside a specified time range.
    5. Is Next Day AtChecks if the time on the next day matches a specified time.
    6. Is Next Day Not AtChecks if the time on the next day does not match a specified time.
    Boolean Comparison
    1. True:  Checks if logical TRUE value is returned
    2. False: Checks if logical FALSE value is returned
    The following table lists the operators that can be used with the corresponding field types to form a rule criteria in the If section:

       Field Types
       Supported Operators
    Name
    1. Is Empty
    2. Is Not Empty
    3. Contains
    4. Not Contains
    5. Contains Any Of
    6. Contains None Of
    Name - First
    Name - Last
    1. Is
    2. Is Not 
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Is Any Of
    6. Is None Of  
    7. Contains
    8. Not Contains
    9. Contains Any Of
    10. Contains None Of
    Single Line
    Multi Line
    Phone
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Contains
    6. Not Contains
    7. Starts With
    8. Ends With
    9. Is Any Of
    10. Is None Of
    Number
    Decimal
    Currency
    Rating
    Formula
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Less Than
    6. Greater Than
    7. Less Than or Equal To
    8. Greater Than or Equal To
    9. Between
    10. Is Any Of
    11. Is None Of
    Website
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Starts With
    6. Ends With
    7. Is Any Of
    8. Is None Of   
    Address
    1. Is Empty
    2. Is Not Empty
    3. Contains
    4. Not Contains
    5. Contains Any Of
    6. Contains None Of
    Address - Street Address
    Address - Address Line 2
    Address - City
    Address - State/Region/Province
    Address - Postal/Zip Code
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Contains
    6. Not Contains
    7. Is Any Of
    8. Is None Of
    9. Contains Any Of
    10. Contains None Of
    Address - Country
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Is Any Of
    6. Is None Of
    Email
    Website
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Starts With
    6. Ends With
    Date
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Less Than
    6. Greater Than
    7. Between
    8. Not Between
    9. Is Any Of
    10. Is None Of
    11. Greater than or Equal to
    12. Less than or Equal to
    13. Day Is
    14. Day Is Not
    15. Is Previous Day
    16. Is Current Day
    17. Is Next Day
    18. Is Before [x] Day(s)
    19. Is After [x] Day(s)
    20. Is Previous Week
    21. Is Current Week
    22. Is Next Week
    23. Is Previous Month
    24. Is Current Month
    25. Is Next Month
    26. Is Previous Year
    27. Is Current Year
    28. Is Next Year
    29. Month Is
    30. Year Is
    31. Is in the Past
    32. Is in the Future
    33. Is Any of Selected Days
    34. Is None of Selected Days
    35. Is Any of Selected Months
    36. Is None of Selected Months

    Date-Time
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Less Than
    6. Greater Than
    7. Between
    8. Not Between
    9. Is Any Of
    10. Is None Of
    11. Greater than or Equal to
    12. Less than or Equal to
    13. Day Is
    14. Day Is Not
    15. Is Yesterday
    16. Is Today
    17. Is Tomorrow
    18. Is Before [x] Day(s)
    19. Is After [x] Day(s)
    20. Is Previous Week
    21. Is Current Week
    22. Is Next Week
    23. Is Previous Month
    24. Is Current Month
    25. Is Next Month
    26. Is Previous Year
    27. Is Current Year
    28. Is Next Year
    29. Month Is
    30. Year Is
    31. Is in the Past
    32. Is in the Future
    33. Is Any of Selected Days
    34. Is None of Selected Days
    35. Is Any Of Selected Months
    36. Is None Of Selected Months
    37. Is Previous Day Before
    38. Is Previous Day After
    39. Is Previous Day Between
    40. Is Previous Day Not Between
    41. Is Previous Day At
    42. Is Previous Day Not At
    43. Is Current Day Before
    44. Is Current Day After
    45. Is Current Day Between
    46. Is Current Day Not Between
    47. Is Current Day At
    48. Is Current Day Not At
    49. Is Next Day Before
    50. Is Next Day After
    51. Is Next Day Between
    52. Is Next Day Not Between
    53. Is Next Day At
    54. Is Next Day Not At
    55. Time Is Before
    56. Time Is After
    57. Time Is Between
    58. Time Is Not Between
    59. Time Is
    60. Time Is Not
    Time
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Less Than
    6. Greater Than
    7. Between
    Decision Box
    Terms and Conditions
    1. True
    2. False
    Radio
    Dropdown
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Starts With
    6. Ends With
    7. Other Choice Is Not Empty
    8. Is Any Of
    9. Is None Of

    Multiple Choice
    Checkbox
    Image Choices
    1. Contains
    2. Not Contains
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    5. Contains Any Of
    6. Contains All Of
    7. Contains None Of

    Matrix Choice
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Is Empty
    4. Is Not Empty
    Slider
    1. Is
    2. Is Not
    3. Less Than
    4. Greater Than
    5. Less Than or Equal To
    6. Greater Than or Equal To
    7. Between
    Signature
    1. Is Empty
    2. Is Not Empty



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