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September 8, 2026
# How to Add, Create and Edit Forms
## Forms are a helpful tool for sending out documents that pull in information like patient name, DOB, etc. automatically without having to go looking. From Settings \> Forms you can upload a document (PDF preferred) or edit any existing forms.
Navigate to the "**Forms**" tab from Settings.
Click "**Add Form**"
Add a form title
Select the form category
Upload the form PDF
Once the upload is complete, click "**Continue"**
A new panel containing the form will open where you'll be able to edit the form
Navigate to the area of the form where you would like to add a fillable field. Click and drag the field onto the appropriate location on the form.
Click and drag the field onto the appropriate location on the form. Release the field once it is positioned where you want it to appear.
Under **Field type**, select the type of information you would like the field to collect. Available options include fields such as **Short Text, Long Text, Date, Full Name, Email, Phone**, and other patient information fields.
Repeat the same process for each area of the document that needs to be completed.
Drag each additional field onto the appropriate section of the form and configure its **Field type, Field name, alias, and assignee**. You can also move the field by dragging it across the form.
At the top-right of the builder, you can also specify **Who fills this form?** by selecting **Patient**, **Clinician**, or both, depending on the form.
When the form is ready to use, click **Save & publish**.
Once saved, you will be returned to the **Forms** page, where the newly created form will appear in the forms list. You can click on the desired form to edit it.
You can also **Duplicate** a form by clicking on the right hand button.
Change the title and category as you please and click **Copy**
To remove a form, click the archive button beside the duplicate button.
Click the **Archive** button and the form will be archived. 
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