How to Add a Description to a Form Group in Airtable
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Learn how to enhance your Airtable forms by adding clear and helpful descriptions to specific form groups, guiding your users through the submission process.
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Here's how to add a description to a form group in Airtable
- Access Forms
Navigate to the "Forms" tab within your Airtable base to begin editing your forms.
- Select a Form
Choose the specific form you wish to modify from your list of available forms.
- Identify Form Group
On the form canvas, click the form group where you intend to add a descriptive text.
- Enable Description
In the properties panel on the right, find the "Show description" toggle under the "Appearance" section and turn it on.
- Add Description Text
Type your desired descriptive text into the newly visible text box that appears beneath the form group title.
- Save Changes
Click anywhere outside the text box on the form canvas to automatically save the description you entered.
- Publish Form (Optional)
If you want your changes to be live and visible to form users, click the "Publish" button in the top right corner of the screen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The "Forms" tab is located at the top of your Airtable base interface, positioned next to "Interfaces" and "Automations".



