Short-codes
Every field in your form has a unique short-code, enclosed in double curly braces {{ and }}, that can be used to display response values automatically.
Short-codes are commonly used to personalize auto-reply emails/SMS and confirmation pages using the information provided in a submitted form.
Dynamic values
Short-codes can also be used as a default value in a form field to prefill information from another field or multiple fields.
When a default value is set, this field will automatically populate with the same response value entered in the field(s) represented by the short-code.
Finding short-codes
To see a list of short-codes for your form, go to
We recommend you copy short-codes directly from this list to ensure they work correctly. Simply paste them into your email/SMS notifications and confirmation pages, or use them as default values in form fields.
Special codes
There is also a range of unique codes that you can use to insert database information that a form user does not enter.
| Special code | Inserts |
|---|---|
{{_autodatetime}} |
Current date and time stamp. |
{{_allfields}} |
All fields table. |
{{_responseid}} |
Form response ID. |
Troubleshooting
Short-codes should always be lowercase and must exactly match the question field names in your form.
For example, if the question is First Name, the short-code format would be {{first name}} not {{First Name}}.
| Copy and paste (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V) short-codes directly from your list of form answers to ensure they work correctly. |