# Multi-step form — Web app

A form split across multiple steps or screens to reduce cognitive load when collecting a large amount of information from the user.

Source: https://www.checklist.design/web-app/multi-step-form

## Items

### Progress indicator
A clear visual showing how many steps exist and which one the user is currently on

_Tip: Labels for each step help give context hint to future steps_

### Step heading and context
A clear title and brief context for each step, so users know what they are being asked to provide.

### Field grouping
Each step containing only fields that belong together logically e.g. phone and email for contact details

### Step-level validation
Validation happening at each step before the user proceeds, not surfaced all at once at the end

### Back navigation
The ability to return to a previous step to review or change answers without losing subsequent progress

### Save and resume
The ability to save progress and return to the form later

_Tip: Particularly useful for forms that require information that connect to be instantly provided or sourced_

### Final review step
A summary of all entered information before final submission, giving the user a chance to review and edit

_Tip: Offer a link to each section at this step for editing_

## License for the Checklist Design collection

Checklist Design collection: https://github.com/Checklist-Design/skills
Snapshot: bfae71e507b1b7c03c12e0756402b60eb80f5d14 · Imported: 2026-11-12
Republished under the MIT License. Original checklist text belongs to Checklist Design.

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