# Close, reopen or delete a form

> Close a form to stop new responses while keeping data. Delete removes the form and all responses permanently.

_Publishing & sharing · forms.ax help · updated 2026-07-18 · https://forms.ax/help/publishing/close-delete_

## Ask your assistant

- "Close the event registration form - we are full."

- **Close** — the link stays but stops accepting responses. Reopen any time by republishing.
- **Delete** — permanently removes the form **and all its responses**. The assistant always asks for explicit confirmation; consider a [CSV export](/help/responses/export-csv) first.

## FAQ

**What do respondents see on a closed form?**
A clear closed message instead of the fields. All collected responses stay available for analysis and export.

**Is delete reversible?**
No. Deleting a form permanently removes it and every response. Your assistant will ask you to confirm first.

Related: [close_form](https://forms.ax/help/tools/close_form) · [publish_form](https://forms.ax/help/tools/publish_form) · [delete_form](https://forms.ax/help/tools/delete_form)