How to reuse and edit submitted form data without re-entering everything?

  • Lillo_Doug
    Asked on May 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM

    Using the form below:

    https://form.jotform.com/251136545388058

    When a completed form is submitted, I would like to be able to have the ability to reuse the exact field contents and change the date or extend the validity period without having to re-enter the same information again in all other fields. How can I edit a form submittal and reissue without losing the original information?

  • Reymae JotForm Support
    Replied on May 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM

    Hi Doug,

    Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. You can achieve this by using the Fill Again Action Button to reuse the exact field contents from a submitted form. Let me show you how:

    1. In Form Builder, in the orange navigation bar at the top of the page, click on Settings.

    2. In the menu on the left side of the page, click on Thank You Page.

    3. In Show a Thank You Page after submission option, click the Action Buttons.

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    4. Hover your mouse on the Fill Again and then click on the Create button.

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    5. Enter the button name.

    6. Click on the Prefill button.

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    7. Enable the Prefill Form Fields.

    8. Select entire fields by ticking the All Field checkbox.

    9. Click on Save button.

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    10. Click on Save button once done.

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    That's it. After submission, users will see a button to fill the form again with the previous data prefilled, which they can then edit as needed. Check out the screencast below to see my result:

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    You might also want to check out this guide about How to Set Up the Fill Again Action Button.

    Give it a try and let us know if you need any help.

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