# Conditional logic

Makeform's conditional logic shows respondents different pages or endings based on their earlier answers, and it's free on every plan. In the form builder, hover below the page’s Next/Submit button and click **Add conditional logic to this page**.

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Conditional logic is available for **free** to all Makeform users.
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**What you can do with conditional logic:**

- ✅ Route respondents to different pages based on their answers
- ✅ Create branching paths for quizzes, surveys, and assessments
- ✅ Skip irrelevant sections automatically
- ✅ Build complex multi-path forms without multiple separate forms

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## What is Conditional Logic?

Conditional logic lets you create smart forms that adapt to each respondent's answers. Instead of showing everyone the same linear path, you can direct people to different pages or sections based on how they respond.

### Common Use Cases

**Quizzes & Assessments**
Route quiz-takers to different result pages based on their score or answers.

**Customer Feedback**
If someone rates their experience poorly, direct them to a detailed feedback page. If they rate it highly, skip to a simple thank-you page.

**Lead Qualification**
Send qualified leads to a detailed intake form, while directing others to a waiting list or alternative path.

**Conditional Surveys**
Only show follow-up questions relevant to the respondent's previous answers.

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## How to Add Conditional Logic

### Step 1: Navigate to a Form Page

Open your form in the builder and navigate to the page where you want to add conditional logic.

![Navigate to Form Page](https://fs.pagegun.com/p/BtaPkTIL/media/fcbd25c0.webp)

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### Step 2: Create Your First Condition

![Locate Add Logic Button](https://fs.pagegun.com/p/BtaPkTIL/media/c1194246.webp)

To add conditional logic, look for the **Add conditional logic to this page** button at the bottom of the page, right below the "Next/Submit" button. This button only appears when you hover your mouse over the area. Click it to open the condition settings.

![Condition Settings](https://fs.pagegun.com/p/BtaPkTIL/media/294a724a.webp)

Configure your condition with the following settings:

1. **Field** - Select which field's answer to check
2. **Operator** - Choose how to compare. The options depend on the field type: text and single-choice fields offer equals, does not equal, and contains; number, rating, scale, and calculation fields offer equals, does not equal, greater than, and less than; multi-select and checkbox fields offer contains only
3. **Value** - Enter the value to compare against
4. **Go to** - Select the destination page or choose to end the form
5. **Default Action** - Set what happens when the condition doesn't match (typically continues to the next page)

### Available Operators

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Choose the operator that matches your condition type:
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| Operator       | Description                  | Example                     |
| -------------- | ---------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| **Equals**     | Exact match                  | Rating equals "Satisfied"   |
| **Does not equal** | Does not match               | Status does not equal "Pending" |
| **Contains**   | Text or array includes value | Answer contains "Yes"       |
| **Greater than** | Number is above the value    | Score greater than 7        |
| **Less than**  | Number is below the value    | Score less than 3           |

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## Visualizing Your Logic Flow

![Logic Flow Visualization](https://fs.pagegun.com/p/BtaPkTIL/media/4e7628e2.webp)

See your entire form's conditional logic in a visual flowchart:

1. Click **Logic** in the form builder toolbar
2. View your pages and conditional paths as a connected diagram
3. Click any page node to navigate to it in the editor

**Visual Elements:**

- **Solid lines** - Standard page progression
- **Dashed lines** - Conditional navigation paths
- **Dotted lines** - Default fallback paths

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## Troubleshooting

### Condition Not Working?

**Check the field name**

- Ensure you're referencing the correct field
- Field names are case-sensitive

**Verify the operator**

- Use "equals" for exact text matches
- Use "contains" for partial matches
- Use "does not equal" to exclude specific values

**Test with preview**

- Use form preview to test your conditions
- Fill out the form as a respondent would
- Verify each path works correctly

### Logic Not Triggering?

**Confirm logic placement**

- Logic must be on the page with the trigger question
- Logic evaluates when the "Next" button is clicked

**Check condition order**

- Remember: First matching condition wins
- Reorder conditions if needed

**Review data types**

- Comparing numbers with text won't work
- Ensure your values match the field's data type