Create a useful welcome screen
A Welcome screen introduces the form before respondents answer its questions.
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Steps
- Add or select Welcome in Design and write a short introduction describing the purpose and audience.
The current builder, using a synthetic development form. - Explain what the respondent needs, how their answers will be used, and a realistic time estimate if you have tested one.
- Use the available text and media controls, then preview the introduction and start action on desktop and mobile.
Keep the introduction short and preview its transition to the first answer question. The example contains synthetic QA wording. Choose Mobile below the preview to inspect a narrow layout. Also test the complete form on an actual phone. - Check the transition to the first answer question and any language or access configuration.
Check before you rely on it
A Welcome screen introduces the task; use an appropriate answer or consent question when you need to collect a response.
If you need help
Keep essential instructions in readable text rather than only in a background image.
Contact support with the relevant screen, time, and a redacted description. Keep credentials and private respondent information out of screenshots.