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How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained

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Introduction


The Embedding Options for Forms provide users with enhanced control over how and when forms appear on their websites or funnels. This feature offers flexibility to manage form behavior dynamically, including advanced options for triggering and deactivating forms based on specific conditions. While embed codes are static once placed on a website, any changes made to the form—such as layout, triggers, or deactivation settings—require generating and replacing the embed code to reflect the updates. These options allow users to align forms with their goals, such as improving user experience, running time-sensitive campaigns, or managing lead collection effectively.



Use Cases



Step By Step Guide


Step 1: Access the Integration Settings 


Navigate to the Form Integration Settings - After creating a form and clicks on the "integrate" button

The following screen shows up - 

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the entire feature shown in the screenshot, including all embed layout types, activation options, and deactivation options:


Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type

You can select how the form will appear on your website or funnel. The options include:

Maximized

Minimized


Maximized:

Minimized:



Set a Custom Modal Height


Custom modal height gives you more control over how embedded forms appear on external pages. This helps prevent non-inline embeds from feeling oversized or overflowing on the host page while keeping existing embed behavior unchanged.


You can set a Modal height for these embed layout types:



The Inline layout does not show this option.


How to configure modal height


1. Open your form and click Integrate after the form finishes loading.

2. Select Embed Code.

3. Choose one of these layouts:


4. Enter your preferred height in the Modal height field.


5. Click Copy embed code and paste it on your website.


Important details




Step 3: Configure Trigger Options


Trigger options control when the form appears. Select one of the following:


Step 4: Set Activation Options


Define when the form should become active:


Step 5: Set Deactivation Options


Decide when the form should stop being displayed:


Step 6: Copy and Embed the Form

  1. Click "Copy Embed Code" to get the HTML code for embedding the form into your website.

    • Paste this code into your website’s HTML wherever you want the form to appear.

  2. Alternatively, click "Copy Form Link" to get a direct URL for the form.

    • Use this link in emails, social media, or other platforms where you want users to access the form.


FAQs


1. How do triggers and deactivation options work together?

Triggers determine when the form appears (e.g., after a delay or scrolling). Deactivation Options control when the form stops appearing (e.g., after a specific number of displays or after a lead is collected). Both can work simultaneously to create a dynamic user experience.


2. Do I need to update existing embed codes for the new features to work?

Yes, to use the new embed options (e.g., triggers, deactivation), you need to update the integration by generating a new embed code from the "Integrate Form" section and replacing the old code on your site.


3. Can embedded forms work dynamically if I change my options?

Embed codes are static once they are placed on a website. This means that any changes made to the form require generating and replacing the embed code with the updated version for the changes to take effect.