{"id":4168,"date":"2020-10-07T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/2017\/09\/29\/how-to-embed-forms-with-the-wpforms-plugin\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:02:55","slug":"wpforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/wpforms\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn WPForms WordPress Plugin: An Overview and Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WPForms-1-1024x538.png\" alt=\"wpforms wordpress plugin\" class=\"wp-image-61713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WPForms-1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WPForms-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WPForms-1-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WPForms-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wpforms-lite\/\">WPForms<\/a> WordPress plugin is a powerful, popular drag-and-drop form generator that will allow you to easily create and embed forms on your website. With over three million active installs, the beginner-friendly plugin gives you the ability to build different types of forms within minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on the lite version of the plugin, this guide will walk you through the basics of the WPForms WordPress plugin. Continue reading to learn more about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Understanding-the-WPForms\">Understanding the WPForms Settings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Custom-Form-in-WPForms\">Creating a Custom Form with WPForms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Creating-a-Customer-Support-Form\">Creating a Customer Support Form with WPForms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Embedding-a-Form-with-WPForms\">Embedding a Form with WPForms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Importing-and-Exporting-Forms\">Importing and Exporting Forms with WPForms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Delete-Forms-with-WPForms\">Delete Forms with WPForms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Understanding-the-WPForms\">Understanding the WPForms WordPress Plugin Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/install-wordpress-plugins\/\">installed and activated<\/a> the WPForms WordPress plugin, it\u2019s important that you first understand the settings and options available to you. Below is a quick outline of the settings you\u2019ll see within the WPForms section in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/logging-into-wordpress-dashboard\/\">WordPress Dashboard<\/a>. To get to the plugin settings, navigate to <strong>WPForms &gt; Settings<\/strong> in the left-hand menu of your dashboard.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <em>General <\/em>tab, you\u2019ll be able to control the loading of the CSS files, styling, and global assets. Typically, this section would be used by more advanced CSS\/HTML developers adding coding customizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Include Form Styling<\/em> determines which CSS to load. You can select from <strong>Base and form theme styling<\/strong>, <strong>Base styling only<\/strong>, or <strong>No styling<\/strong>. Your selection would depend on your use of CSS\/HTML within your code for your custom forms and website.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last option is <em>Load Assets Globally<\/em>. This will allow for configuring how WPForms\u2019 assets are loaded. Typically, this setting is only used when troubleshooting or compatibility issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find out more information on upgrading to WPForms Pro version, if you\u2019d like to take advantage of their<a href=\"https:\/\/wpforms.com\/pricing\/\"> premium features<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Email Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <em>Email<\/em> tab, you can configure options for form emails. You may select the radio button for either <strong>HTML<\/strong> or <strong>Plain text formatted<\/strong> emails. Additionally, you can upload a header image and change the background color from within this menu, as well as enable the ability to CC: email addresses. These settings help you customize emails your users will see, like a contact form receipt email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">reCAPTCHA Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <em>reCAPTCHA <\/em>tab, you may select the type of reCAPTCHA to implement by selecting the radio button for either<strong> v2 reCAPTCHA<\/strong> or <strong>Invisible reCAPTCHA<\/strong>. This tab is where you would enter your <em>Site <\/em>and <em>Secret Keys<\/em> into their respective fields. For more information on adding reCAPTCHA, you can review WPForms\u2019s documentation included in this section of the settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Validation Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <em>Validation<\/em> tab, you may edit the text displayed within your forms to assist the user. For instance, to indicate <em>Required<\/em> fields, you can set custom text to display within those fields.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also set validation checks to help the user input the correct information. For instance, for the email address field, if a valid email address is not entered, the user will be alerted with a message. In this case, users would see: \u201cOops, that doesn\u2019t look like a valid email address. Please try again!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrations Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Integrations<\/em> tab lets you expand WPForms\u2019s capabilities through third-party integrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EmailSettings.png\" alt=\"email temaple type options\" class=\"wp-image-61714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EmailSettings.png 776w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EmailSettings-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/EmailSettings-768x627.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recapsettings.png\" alt=\"adding recaptcha settings\" class=\"wp-image-61715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recapsettings.png 657w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recapsettings-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recapsettings2-1024x473.png\" alt=\"adding recaptcha settings\" class=\"wp-image-61716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recapsettings2-1024x473.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recapsettings2-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recapsettings2-768x355.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recapsettings2.png 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Custom-Form-in-WPForms\">Creating a Custom Form with WPForms WordPress Plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact forms allow your visitors to interact with your site. You can create email submission forms, request forms, comment forms, payment forms, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to <strong>WPForms<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a name for the form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the <em>template selection<\/em>, click <strong>Blank Form <\/strong>or<strong> Simple Contact Form.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your form fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-03.png\" alt=\"name the new form\" class=\"wp-image-61717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-03.png 514w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-03-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-04.png\" alt=\"choose the blank form template\" class=\"wp-image-61718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-04.png 508w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-04-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"369\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-05.png\" alt=\"add form field\" class=\"wp-image-61719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-05.png 369w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-05-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Creating-a-Customer-Support-Form\">Creating a Customer Support Form with WPForms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the WPForms WordPress plugin to create a customer support form that allows users to select the support they need. Follow the instructions below to learn how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Create a basic contact form using the instructions above.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before clicking <em>Save<\/em>, drag and drop the <strong>Dropdown<\/strong> field option into your form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Dropdown<\/strong> title to make changes to the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit the labels and choices per your business needs.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Embedding-a-Form-with-WPForms\">Embedding a Form with WPForms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the forms created, now let\u2019s add them to your posts or pages. To do this, we will only need to embed a shortcode.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to <strong>WPForms<\/strong> &gt; <strong>All Forms.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the form you want to embed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Embed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy the shortcode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste the shortcode within the body of the page or post. If you\u2019re using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/gutenberg\/what-is-gutenberg\/\">Gutenberg editor<\/a>, add a <em>shortcode block<\/em> first, then paste the shortcode within the shortcode block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish or Update the page or post to save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-warning\">Of note, you can also add your WPForms with the <em>Form block option <\/em>within the Gutenberg editor. You can add the WPForms form block by? clicking on the <strong>+ sign<\/strong> in the <em>upper left corner<\/em> of the screen while editing a post or page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-08.png\" alt=\"choose the form to embed\" class=\"wp-image-61720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-08.png 500w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-08-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"631\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-11.png\" alt=\"add copy and paste the embed code\" class=\"wp-image-61721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-11.png 631w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-11-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Importing-and-Exporting-Forms\">Importing and Exporting Forms with WPForms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re transferring your website or work with multiple websites, you can easily export and import your WPForms settings from one website to the next. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Export<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to <strong>WPForms<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Tools.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <em>Form Export<\/em>, select the form(s) you would like to export from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you have made your selection, click<strong> Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your form(s) will automatically begin downloading in .JSON file format.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Exportform1.png\" alt=\"choose form to export\" class=\"wp-image-61722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Exportform1.png 745w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Exportform1-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/exportform2.png\" alt=\"export form\" class=\"wp-image-61723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/exportform2.png 724w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/exportform2-300x97.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to <strong>WPForms<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Tools.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under<em> Form Import<\/em>, click <strong>Choose a file<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pop-up window will appear. Locate the file you would like to import on your computer and select <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should see a <em>successful<\/em> message once the import has completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport1.png\" alt=\"choose a file to import\" class=\"wp-image-61724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport1.png 663w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport1-300x132.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport2-1024x606.png\" alt=\"choose a file to import from the computer\" class=\"wp-image-61725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport2-1024x606.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport2-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport2.png 1115w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport3.png\" alt=\"upload file to import\" class=\"wp-image-61726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport3.png 798w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport3-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport3-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport4.png\" alt=\"import a success message\" class=\"wp-image-61727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport4.png 762w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/formimport4-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Delete-Forms-with-WPForms\">Delete Forms with WPForms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily delete custom forms and pre-built forms right from the form menu. This would be useful if you would like to minimize the number of forms cluttering your form menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-danger\">Remember, a deleted form cannot be recovered. Items are not placed in a recycle bin, they are deleted forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to <strong>WPForms<\/strong> &gt; <strong>All Forms<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hover over the form you want to delete and click <strong>Delete.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Ok<\/strong> on the popup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will see a confirmation message at the top of the page once your form has been deleted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-16.png\" alt=\"delete contact form\" class=\"wp-image-61728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-16.png 500w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-16-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-17.png\" alt=\"confirm deletion of contact form\" class=\"wp-image-61729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-17.png 500w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/imhCmpix_-17-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Become a master of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/\">WordPress plugins<\/a>! 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