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Let Visitors Save Form Progress and Finish Later in WordPress

Let visitors save their form progress and return later to complete it.

  • Save and return later Visitors can save form progress and complete the form at a later date.
  • Works with submissions Requires the Save to Submissions action with the Save event enabled.
  • Configurable save actions Actions that run on save are configured in the Actions sidebar.
  • Accessible labeling Set an ARIA label for screen readers and accessibility tools.
  • Conditional visibility Hide the button or show it again using conditional logic.
  • Flexible button styling Control styles, button type, width class, classes, and layout settings.

The Save button lets a website visitor save the progress of their form and come back later to complete it.

To use Save for forms in WordPress, the Save to Submissions action must be active on the form with the Save event enabled. Actions that run when the Save button is clicked are configured in the Actions sidebar.

The Save button also includes field settings for label, help text, ARIA label, styles, visibility, disabled state, user status, custom classes, custom attributes, and breakpoint-based layout control.

  • Return later

    Add a Save button so visitors can save their progress and come back later to finish the form.

  • Submission-based saving

    Save works when the Save to Submissions action is active and the Save event is enabled on the form.

  • Action control

    Choose what actions run when the Save button is clicked from the Actions sidebar.

  • Helpful field text

    Add help text under the Save button to assist visitors. WS Form variables can be used in this setting.

  • ARIA label support

    Define ARIA label text to make the Save button more accessible for screen readers.

  • Style the button

    Change the Save button design with style settings, button type options, and width class control.

  • Visibility and access

    Hide or disable the Save button, and control who can see it by user status, role, or capability.

  • Developer-friendly control

    Add custom classes, custom attributes, and breakpoint-based width and offset settings for layout control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Save button do in WS Form?

The Save button allows a website visitor to save the progress of their form and come back at a later date to complete the form.

What is required for Save to work?

The Save to Submissions action needs to be active on the form with the Save event enabled.

Where do I configure actions for the Save button?

The actions that run when the Save button is clicked are configured in the Actions sidebar.

Can I control how the Save button looks?

Yes. The Save button includes style settings, button type options, vertical alignment, and an option to remove the full width class.

Can I hide or disable the Save button?

Yes. The field can be hidden or disabled, and it can be shown again or re-enabled dynamically using conditional logic.

Can I control who sees the Save button?

Yes. User status settings let you choose Any, Is Logged In, Is Logged Out, or Has User Role or Capability.

How do I let users save form progress in WS Form?

Add a Save button to your form, make sure the Save to Submissions action is active with the Save event enabled, and configure any save actions in the Actions sidebar. For more help, see the Save button guide.

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