Linear and table forms

Choose between linear forms for guided responses or table forms for spreadsheet-style data entry.

Flowla offers two form layouts to match different data collection needs. Select your preferred layout during form creation or change it from form settings.

Linear forms

Linear forms present one question at a time, guiding respondents through a structured flow.

Best for:

• Qualification questionnaires with conditional logic
• Onboarding intake where context matters
• Feedback collection requiring thoughtful responses
• Any form where question order and focus are important

How it works: Respondents see each field sequentially, completing one answer before moving to the next. This focused approach reduces overwhelm and improves completion rates for longer forms.

Table forms

Table forms display fields as columns in a spreadsheet-like interface, allowing multiple entries as rows.

Best for:

• Collecting lists of items (contacts, requirements, action items)
• Data that needs to be compared across entries
• Bulk data entry from multiple contributors
• Any scenario requiring many similar records

How it works: Each row represents one entry, with columns showing your form fields. Respondents can add as many rows as needed, building a comprehensive dataset.

Import option: Table forms support importing data from spreadsheets. Respondents can upload a CSV or paste data directly, mapping columns to form fields for quick bulk entry.

Choosing the right layout

Scenario	Recommended layout
Single response per person	Linear
Multiple similar entries needed	Table
Complex conditional logic	Linear
Bulk data collection	Table
Guided user experience	Linear
Collaborative list building	Table