Form - Edition mode
An Edition form is when users edit an object/edit an element that already existed.
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An Edition form is when users edit an object/edit an element that already existed.
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Visibility: The page title is always visible on a creation form.
Content: "Add [object name]" or "Create [object name]"
Navigation: Include a backlink for easy return to the previous page, unless this is the first page in the hierarchy.
Backlink Content: "Back to [landing page title]", where [landing page title] is the exact title of the return page.
Additional Information: Learn more about Page Titles and Backlinks.
Visibility: The Save Bar remains hidden until one field in the form has been changed.
Functionality: Both 'Save' and 'Cancel' buttons are enabled when the Save Bar is visible.
When the user successfully changes one or several inputs in the form.
Add a success snackbar
The form stays in edition mode
The user stays on the form page
Follow the [item] + past participate verb format.
When the user clicks Discard or the backlink without saving form.
Form Pristine (unmodified): no modal + back to previous page
Form Dirty: Confirm Modal + form goes back to the initial state (before changes) + user stays on form page
Avoid custom behaviors: keep form creation consistent across all products.
Do
Respect Layout guidelines
Refer to Error Management page to guide users through the whole form experience
Don't
Custom any behavior : form creation must remain consitent throught all products
Show the Save Bar before any changes has been made