Multi-Step Forms
Multi-step forms divide complex data collections into manageable, sequential steps, improving user experience and completion rates. The Kendo UI for Angular Form components, combined with the Stepper component, provide a comprehensive solution for building sophisticated multi-step form experiences.
Multi-step forms work well for lengthy registration processes, checkout flows, surveys, and data entry forms where presenting all fields at once can overwhelm users. By breaking content into logical steps, you can guide users through a structured workflow while maintaining form state and providing clear progress indicators.
Validating Each Step
Validating each step as users progress ensures data quality and provides immediate feedback. The Form component integrates seamlessly with Angular's validation system to support step-level validation.
The validation strategy:
- Validates each step as users complete it.
- Provides immediate feedback on errors.
- Allows users to correct issues before proceeding to the next step.
The following example demonstrates a multi-step form with validation applied to each step as users navigate through the process.
Validating On Submit
You can defer validation until the user attempts to submit the entire form. This approach allows users to navigate freely between steps and addresses validation issues at the end of the process.
This validation strategy:
- Permits navigation between steps regardless of individual step validity.
- Validates all steps when the user attempts to submit the form.
- Provides a comprehensive validation summary.
- Allows users to complete steps in their preferred order.
The following example demonstrates a multi-step form with validation applied only when the user submits the complete form.