ProTip: Formatting Fields to Display Current User Information

Automatically populating user information on a form can save you time and reduce errors

This ProTip shows you how to set up pre-populated fields to leverage CURRENT USER system data (available in every form).  It is also a great way to create an audit trail of who has filled out the form.

To set a Text field to display Current User information, go to the Default Value section of the field and enter any of the following syntax:

=CURRENTUSER_FIRSTNAME
This will display the current user’s first name.

=CURRENTUSER_LASTNAME
This will display the current user’s last name.

=CURRENTUSER_USERNAME
This will display the current user’s User ID Email.

If you would like their full name to be grouped together within the same field simply link each section with &””&. See example below:

=CURRENTUSER_FIRSTNAME&””&CURRENTUSER_LASTNAME

You now are ready to pre-populate your forms with Current User information. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. 

To learn more about using the GoFormz Template Editor, check out the GoFormz Quickstart Guide for beginner resources, helpful guides, and expert advice.