Overview
Overview
Threadly’s Forms feature is a powerful tool designed to simplify capturing user-inputted data, all from Slack. By leveraging Forms, you can capture feedback, signups, internal surveys, and so much more, all without ever opening a new tab, or tool.
What are Forms?
Forms, a type of Threadly CTA Action that can be added to a message, are a streamlined way to capture user-inputted data from messages sent by Threadly. These actions and messages can be sent via DM or to channel(s) of your choosing.
Key Features of Forms
1. Customizable Fields
Forms can capture data from users’ via DM or channel. You can customize the form’s input fields. Available fields include:
Markdown: Create a header text, or informational blurb
Input: Displays a one-line input text field
Multiline Input: Displays a multiline input text field
Email Input: An input field that includes validation to ensure the input is an email
Number Input: An input field that includes validation to ensure the input is a number
Static Select: Displays a list of options for a user to choose from
Radio Buttons: Displays a list of options for a user to choose from
Date Picker: Displays a date field for a user to select a date from
All fields can be set as optional.
A form can also be set to collect responses anonymously. When this is set, the responses will be tied to an anonymous user ID.
2. Data Out Capabilities
Threadly can send your form submissions via webhook to any destination of your choosing.
Benefits of Using Forms
Capture data directly within Slack conversations
Eliminate context-switching between multiple tools/platforms
Streamline feedback, signups, NPS, and internal survey collection
Instantly transform messages into interactive data gatherers
Simplify user engagement with zero-friction interactions
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