Web Forms

Web Form Best Practices

We offer a number of tools at ESU for making online forms. The goal and target audience for the particular form determine which tool is utilized in major part.

Utilizing form tools that are approved by the university is crucial to ensuring that data is gathered legally and securely. Please refrain from utilizing any form-related software or services connected to non-university-issued accounts, such as Google Forms.

Available Web Form Tools

• MachForm – You should use a MachForm for the majority of forms that the general public needs to access. These forms can be embedded on our website. MachForm is managed by Web Services. Machform is ideal for the public facing website due to its ability to be responsive with mobile devices and ease of styling. Machform also has more form field options. Please submit a request to Steve LaBadie to get started creating your form.
• Microsoft Forms – You're probably better off using Microsoft Forms if your form's only recipients are internal (those who have an ESU login). Regarding best practices when using Microsoft Forms to create your own forms, please refer to the additional information on this page.
• Qualtrics – One form tool used for polls and surveys is called Qualtrics. This kind of data handling and comprehensible data presentation is the specialty of Qualtrics. You can get started with Qualtrics by contacting Mary Amador in Institutional Research.

When Creating Forms

If you need help using forms, please get in touch with Web Services; we are pleased to provide advice.

Tips for Microsoft Forms