# Multistep forms and funnels

> Split a form into steps or show one question at a time, Typeform-style. Respondents without JavaScript still get the whole form.

_Building forms · forms.ax help · updated 2026-07-18 · https://forms.ax/help/building/multistep-forms_

## Ask your assistant

- "Split my intake form into three steps: contact details, project, budget."
- "Make it show one question at a time."

Three layouts, switchable any time:

- **single** — the classic one-page form (default).
- **focus** — one question per screen, no setup needed.
- **paged** — named steps you define: "step one is About you with name and email…".

Ask to split, group, or reorganize questions and the assistant uses `set_pages`. Steps get titles, optional descriptions, and a progress bar or counter ([configurable](/help/building/presentation-modes)). Respondents get per-step validation, Back/Next, and Enter to advance.

Submission is still a single send at the end — leaving mid-way stores nothing. Up to 20 steps per form.

## FAQ

**Do multistep forms hurt performance or accessibility?**
No. All steps render server-side into one page; steps are shown client-side. Without JavaScript the form falls back to a single page and still submits.

**Can AI follow-ups be their own step?**
Yes — in multistep layouts, follow-ups can appear inline under the field or as a short interstitial step after Next.

Related: [set_pages](https://forms.ax/help/tools/set_pages) · [update_form](https://forms.ax/help/tools/update_form) · [create_form](https://forms.ax/help/tools/create_form)