We know that every interaction with your form is an opportunity to create a meaningful connection & we’re always looking for ways to make your form-building experience more dynamic, engaging, and efficient.

That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Answer Piping, a new feature that changes the way you interact with your respondents. With Answer Piping, you can now reference a user’s previous answers in real-time, transforming your forms & making them smarter, more responsive, and uniquely tailored to each respondent.

 

What is Answer Piping?

Answer piping is a feature that allows you to carry responses from one question and automatically insert them into subsequent questions or statements within your form. You can think of it as creating a personalized dialogue, where your form “remembers” what your respondent has said and acknowledges it as they move forward.

Here’s an example:

• Question 1: What is your name?
• Question 2: “Thank you, {{name}}! How can we assist you today?”

The result? Forms that feel human, engaging, and tailored to each person filling them out.

How Answer Piping Works in Your Forms

 

Using Answer Piping is simple and quite intuitive. Here’s how you can get started:

1. Set Up a Sender Question
   This is the question whose response will be reused in a later question or statement. It could be a text field (e.g., name), a dropdown option (e.g., favorite product), or even a checkbox selection.
2. Add a Receiver Question or Statement
   Next, decide where the response will appear. For instance:
   • If the sender’s question is “What’s your favorite product?”
   • The receiver question could say: “We’re glad you love {{product}}! Could you share why it’s your favorite?”
3. Insert PlaceholdersUse placeholders (like {{name}} or {{product}}) to insert the respondent’s previous answers dynamically. Formplus makes this process seamless—simply select the field you want to reference from the menu.
4. Preview Your Form
   Preview your form before sharing it to ensure everything flows smoothly. Then, watch as your questions adapt to each respondent in real-time.

How Answer Piping Enhances Your Form-Building Experience

Forms are more than just a way to collect data—they’re a way to connect. Answer piping creates a smoother, smarter flow by tailoring your forms to each respondent.

Here’s how it benefits your form-building experience with Formplus:

• Create Engaging Experiences
  Forms that talk back? Yes, please! Personalize forms by addressing respondents by name or referencing their choices, making them feel seen and valued.
• Streamline Data Collection
  Automatically build on responses to gather more targeted, meaningful insights. For example, ask respondents why they chose a specific option or what they liked most about a product.
• Boost Completion Rates
  Forms that feel interactive and conversational keep respondents engaged, reducing the risk of drop-offs.
• Save Time: Automate personalization without manual effort, creating a polished form experience in minutes.

Where You Can Use Answer Piping

Answer Piping is versatile and the possibilities are endless:

• Customer Feedback
  Acknowledge responses and ask follow-up questions to gain deeper insights. Example: “Thank you for your feedback on {{service}}! What could we do better?”
• Surveys & Quizzes
  Create personalized experiences where each question flows naturally from the last, making respondents feel part of a conversation.
• Lead Generation
  Tailor follow-up questions to respondents’ interests, ensuring you collect the most relevant data.

While answer piping works like a charm, there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Mandatory Questions: Ensure sender questions are “required” to avoid blank or default text in follow-ups.

Why Answer Piping Matters

At Formplus, we’re committed to making form-building simpler, smarter, and more engaging. Answer Piping reflects this commitment by helping you create forms that aren’t just tools for data collection—they’re interactive experiences that resonate with your audience.

Start using Answer Piping today and discover how a small feature can make a big difference in your forms. Go to your Formplus account and try it out now. Let’s make your forms as smart and engaging as you want them to be!