{"id":1263,"date":"2023-09-12T14:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T14:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.alpha.canada.ca\/forms-formulaires\/?page_id=1263"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:53:09","slug":"features","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/articles.alpha.canada.ca\/forms-formulaires\/features\/","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>When government forms are simple to build and simple to complete online, teams get better data and the public gets better services. <a href=\"https:\/\/forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca\/form-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start using GC Forms <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles.alpha.canada.ca\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/external-icon-1.svg\" style=\"height:20px;width:20px\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-and-manage-forms-yourself\">Build and manage forms yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pick-from-a-library-of-customizable-form-fields\">Pick from a library of customizable form fields <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add short and long answer questions, radio buttons, checkboxes, and dropdowns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save time with pre-formatted questions in both languages for fields like name, date, address, contact information, and legal attestation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use conditional logic to show people only questions that are relevant to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles.alpha.canada.ca\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/Add-fields-EN-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1366\" style=\"width:300px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-review-in-both-official-languages-side-by-side\">Review in both official languages side-by-side<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter bilingual content for your form in one place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit and format corresponding English and French.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export text to a spreadsheet so it can be sent to an external translation team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles.alpha.canada.ca\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/Transate-EN-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1369\" style=\"width:300px;height:189px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-test-your-form-before-publishing\">Test your form before publishing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview your entire form including branding, questions, and confirmation message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test form submission and response delivery ahead of time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share the form file with colleagues for feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles.alpha.canada.ca\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/Preview-EN-4.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1371\" style=\"width:300px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-submitted-form-responses-delivered-securely\">Get submitted form responses delivered securely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retrieve responses by downloading them directly from GC Forms or via an API endpoint. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support forms that collect Unclassified, Protected A, and Protected B data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles.alpha.canada.ca\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/Responses-EN.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1380\" style=\"width:300px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-publish-trusted-user-friendly-forms\">Publish trusted, user-friendly forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-forms-that-people-can-fill-out-anywhere\">Forms that people can fill out anywhere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Desktop, tablet, and mobile-friendly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tested with modern web browsers: Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistive technologies such as screen readers, alternative navigation, and screen magnification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-forms-that-save-time-and-effort\">Forms that save time and effort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Built-in error handling for required form components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autocomplete options for standard form fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to save progress and resume the form later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instant confirmation when a form is submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles.alpha.canada.ca\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/AUtofill-EN-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1359\" style=\"width:300px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-forms-with-the-gc-look-and-feel\">Forms with the GC look and feel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government of Canada signature and Canada wordmark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle between English and French.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosted on a Canada.ca domain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles.alpha.canada.ca\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/09\/Branded-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1361\" style=\"width:300px;height:undefinedpx\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-abbe5815 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#cac1fa;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:36px;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:36px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-features\">New features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add long list of options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach files to forms (API users only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-9a3588e3-517b-47bc-87f0-265e2d113fcc\">Coming soon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log of recent activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verified addresses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-on-the-radar\">On the radar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Edit a live form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better workflow support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-396208db wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow 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