NodumForms offers two layouts: Standard (every question on a single scrollable page) and One Per Page (one question per page with Next/Back navigation). You pick one when the form is created.
How they differ technically
In the database, the choice is stored as the form's formType — either standard or one-per-page. The Standard layout renders the whole form in a single element. One Per Page splits the blocks into pages by their pageIndex and shows them one at a time with smooth transitions between pages.
When to pick Standard
- Short forms with under 8 questions feel snappier when everything is visible at once.
- Contact forms, newsletter signups, RSVP forms, quick polls.
- Forms where respondents are likely to scan all questions before answering (e.g., job applications).
When to pick One Per Page
- Long surveys (10+ questions) where one-at-a-time pacing reduces cognitive load.
- Quizzes and assessments where each question deserves focus.
- Multi-step registration flows or onboarding sequences.
- Anywhere you want to support a progress bar and clear forward momentum.
Behaviour differences
| Behaviour | Standard | One Per Page | | --- | --- | --- | | Submit button | One, at the bottom | Only on the final page | | Next / Back buttons | None | Between pages | | Progress bar | Not shown | Optional (line or bubble style) | | Validation | All required fields checked on submit | Validated page-by-page on Next | | Skipping ahead | N/A | Sequential — respondents can't skip pages |
Switching layouts
You can't toggle layout in place — it would change how every block is positioned. Instead, Duplicate the form from the dashboard and pick the other layout when the wizard opens.