{"id":15570,"date":"2020-08-11T11:34:47","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T15:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/?p=15570"},"modified":"2020-08-11T11:35:57","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T15:35:57","slug":"submit-button","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/submit-button\/","title":{"rendered":"How to\u2026 Customize the Text on a Form\u2019s Submit Button"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Submit-Button.jpg\" alt=\"Submit Button\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Submit-Button.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Submit-Button-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Submit-Button-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Submit-Button-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Submit-Button-90x60.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The submit button is one of the most important elements of any form, but it is often overlooked. Displaying a clear call-to-action on your submit button will grab your users\u2019 attention and encourage them to submit that form.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>By default, the submit button on any form created using Gravity Forms simply reads \u2018Submit\u2019. However, we recommend that, for the majority of situations, you customize this text, adding a clear call-to-action that is relevant to your form and appeals to your audience.<\/p>\n<p>In this \u2018How to\u2026\u2019 article, we discuss the importance of choosing the right call-to-action for your form, look at some examples from the Gravity Forms website, and crucially, walk through how to customize the text on a submit button when you create a form with Gravity Forms.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>Use a Strategic Call-to-Action<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15579 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Newsletter-Form.png\" alt=\"Newsletter Form\" width=\"683\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Newsletter-Form.png 683w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Newsletter-Form-239x300.png 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A strategic call-to-action makes it clear to users what action they need to take on your site. In the case of a form, the call-to-action on your submit button will encourage users to complete and submit the form - ultimately boosting form conversions and helping your site convert again its goals.<\/p>\n<p>The calls-to-action used on submit buttons will differ greatly, depending on the type of form you have created, the content, and your audience. An attention-grabbing call-to-action will remind your users of why they began to fill out the form in the first place and the benefit of submitting.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s have a look at some examples of calls to action on our website\u2026<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Gravity Forms Demo form submit button\u2026<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15572 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Demo.jpg\" alt=\"Demo\" width=\"474\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Demo.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Demo-300x72.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/form-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Form Template Library submit button\u2026<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15571 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Tempalte-Library.jpg\" alt=\"Form Tempalte Library\" width=\"810\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Tempalte-Library.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Tempalte-Library-300x56.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Tempalte-Library-768x142.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/open-support-ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Gravity Forms support form button\u2026<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15574 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Support-Form.png\" alt=\"Support Form\" width=\"266\" height=\"129\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Other calls to action could include\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign Me Up<\/li>\n<li>Register Now<\/li>\n<li>Subscribe Today<\/li>\n<li>Join Us<\/li>\n<li>Create My Account<\/li>\n<li>Get a Free Quote<\/li>\n<li>Claim Your Free E-Book<\/li>\n<li>Get the Guide<\/li>\n<li>Get Your Free Demo<\/li>\n<li>Start Your Free Trial<\/li>\n<li>Try It Now<\/li>\n<li>Order Now<\/li>\n<li>Buy Now<\/li>\n<li>Get Pro Now<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So now you have some good ideas for the calls-to-action on your forms, let\u2019s next find out how to customize the text of the submit button with Gravity Forms...<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert_blue\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The images shown within this article use the new Gravity Forms 2.5 form builder. 2.5 is currently in beta, but if you like what you see, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/gravity-forms-2-5-beta-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">check out this article<\/a> for more information on 2.5 and how to install the 2.5-beta-1.<\/div>\n<h2>How to Customize the Text on a Submit Button<\/h2>\n<p>If you create your forms with Gravity Forms then altering the text on a submit button is a quick and easy process.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, open your form within the form editor and select <strong>Settings &gt;<\/strong> <strong>Form Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Settings-2.jpg\" alt=\"Form Settings \" width=\"1638\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Settings-2.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Settings-2-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Settings-2-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Settings-2-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Settings-2-1536x704.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now scroll down to <strong>Form Button<\/strong>. Here, under <strong>Button Text<\/strong>, you can alter the text on the submit button, creating the perfect call-to-action for your form.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Button.jpg\" alt=\"Form Button\" width=\"1261\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Button.jpg 1261w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Button-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Button-1024x392.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Form-Button-768x294.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1261px) 100vw, 1261px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have customized the button\u2019s text, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on <strong>Save Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Then<strong> Preview<\/strong> your form to check out your new button!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Get-in-Contact.jpg\" alt=\"Get in Contact\" width=\"825\" height=\"965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Get-in-Contact.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Get-in-Contact-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Get-in-Contact-768x898.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/>For more information on other Form Settings, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.gravityforms.com\/form-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gravity Forms docs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts on Customizing the Text on a Submit Button<\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, customizing your submit button is a quick task, but one that definitely has benefits. By displaying an attention-grabbing call-to-action on your submit button, instead of just the default \u2018Submit\u2019, you will help inspire your users to complete and submit the form, consequently improving your form submission rates.<\/p>\n<p><em>See what types of forms you can create using our many features with the free <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Gravity Forms demo<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The submit button is one of the most important elements of any form, but it is often overlooked. 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