# \#gform\_validation

**URL:** https://community.gravityforms.com/tag/gform-validation/159.md

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## [Error submitting forms after updating to Gravity Forms 3.x](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/error-submitting-forms-after-updating-to-gravity-forms-3-x/20381)

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**Author:** [@user6387445f50795589](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user6387445f50795589)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 2:32am UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/error-submitting-forms-after-updating-to-gravity-forms-3-x/20381 "2026-08-12T02:32:20Z")

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I’m currently using Gravity Forms 2.10.5 and everything is working correctly. This is how it should work: As soon as I updated to Gravity Forms 3.0.2, it stopped submitting all forms. The date picker no longer expand…

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## [Disable validation \[RESOLVED\]](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/disable-validation-resolved/19998)

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**Author:** [@kevin.frey](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/kevin.frey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/disable-validation-resolved/19998 "2026-01-17T15:43:47Z")

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Hi… Is there a way to disable validation on a form when it’s submitted? I’d like to keep the Required labels on certain fields, but just not validate the form at all. Long story short, I have a ton of custom validation…

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## [Does not contain logic](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/does-not-contain-logic/14932)

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**Author:** [@user5a096b2969b522.0](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user5a096b2969b522.0)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 1:35am UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/does-not-contain-logic/14932 "2025-05-01T01:35:10Z")

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I can see that on page conditions, there is no option for ‘does not contain’ which I really need for my use case. I am trying to work around it by doing a custom validation on a postcode field instead This example look…

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## [Handling API response errors, how to display error messages AND keep the form page without the confirmation window, as well as not saving the data in Entries](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/handling-api-response-errors-how-to-display-error-messages-and-keep-the-form-page-without-the-confirmation-window-as-well-as-not-saving-the-data-in-entries/17193)

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**Author:** [@user5c0623c24bf5e7.3](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user5c0623c24bf5e7.3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/handling-api-response-errors-how-to-display-error-messages-and-keep-the-form-page-without-the-confirmation-window-as-well-as-not-saving-the-data-in-entries/17193 "2025-02-15T19:30:56Z")

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I’ve developed a form specifically tailored for inputting client registration data to be transmitted via API to a third party. Below, I’ve detailed the overarching objective I aim to accomplish: 1. Currently, I’m grappl…

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## [I want to add paystack bank validator to gravity form](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/i-want-to-add-paystack-bank-validator-to-gravity-form/18358)

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**Author:** [@caleburbanus96](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/caleburbanus96)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 7:48am UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/i-want-to-add-paystack-bank-validator-to-gravity-form/18358 "2024-10-18T07:48:14Z")

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I want to integrate Flutterwave bank account validation into a Gravity Form. When a user enters a bank code and account number, I will add an HTML button: \<button type="button" id="verify-account-button"\>Verify Account\</…

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## [Is it possible to use JS to hang a listener when sending it for validation?](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-js-to-hang-a-listener-when-sending-it-for-validation/17357)

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**Author:** [@user62bc8073ba4a4804](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user62bc8073ba4a4804)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 8:09am UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-js-to-hang-a-listener-when-sending-it-for-validation/17357 "2024-04-26T08:09:54Z")

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I have AJAX form \[gravityform id="2" title="false" description="false" ajax="true" required\_legend="false"\] I need to run a js function after submitting a form when the form shows the message gform\_validation\_errors . …

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## [Need Help with Dynamic Form Calculation in Gravity Forms](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/need-help-with-dynamic-form-calculation-in-gravity-forms/17269)

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**Author:** [@user6564a1f44a0ab101](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user6564a1f44a0ab101)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/need-help-with-dynamic-form-calculation-in-gravity-forms/17269 "2024-04-15T12:29:16Z")

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I’m reaching out because I’m having a bit of trouble with a form I’m trying to create, and I could really use some guidance. Here’s the scenario: I’m working on a form where users can place orders for events. In the fir…

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## [Conditional logic: compare field values to prevent spam](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/conditional-logic-compare-field-values-to-prevent-spam/17326)

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**Author:** [@Andre\_B](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/Andre_B)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/conditional-logic-compare-field-values-to-prevent-spam/17326 "2024-04-26T13:10:11Z")

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One of my sites apparently caught the attention of spammers. I have a contact form that gets used by them multiple times every day. I already use conditional logic to show/hide the submit button depending on the result …

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## [Minimum character requirement (single line text field)?](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/minimum-character-requirement-single-line-text-field/17272)

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**Author:** [@sburkowski](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/sburkowski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/minimum-character-requirement-single-line-text-field/17272 "2024-04-15T21:43:53Z")

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I have a single line text field setup in my gravity form. GF lets me set the “maximum characters” but there no way that I can tell to add a “minimum characters” parameter? I need a text field where someone must enter 6 …

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## [How to receive an email notification even there is an error validation?](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/how-to-receive-an-email-notification-even-there-is-an-error-validation/17093)

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**Author:** [@user64e66ab5e0c28993](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user64e66ab5e0c28993)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/how-to-receive-an-email-notification-even-there-is-an-error-validation/17093 "2024-03-19T19:51:26Z")

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Hi all, I wanted to receive an email notification even the submission was failed or contains an error validation. The email notifications should contain all the data entered in the input fields. I used “gform\_after\_subm…

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## [Fill field after wp\_remote\_post()](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/fill-field-after-wp-remote-post/16784)

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**Author:** [@516c19cd2a1540595543](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/516c19cd2a1540595543)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 4:56am UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/fill-field-after-wp-remote-post/16784 "2024-02-14T04:56:11Z")

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My form has multiple pages and I want to send the data from the first two pages to a remote server for processing and then post the response to the field on the third page field on the third page. Sending using add\_fi…

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## [Verifying Addresses using either USPS, Google API, or Smarty Streets](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/verifying-addresses-using-either-usps-google-api-or-smarty-streets/16746)

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**Author:** [@user654a972346170346](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user654a972346170346)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/verifying-addresses-using-either-usps-google-api-or-smarty-streets/16746 "2024-01-30T21:50:58Z")

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I’ve built a form that uses the default Gravity Forms Address block. I would like to verify addresses upon submission and validate street address, city, state, and zip for accuracy. I have looked all over for a plugin or…

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## [Any way to set a Maximum value to the Total order?](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/any-way-to-set-a-maximum-value-to-the-total-order/16424)

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**Author:** [@user5c655dfde56573.9](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user5c655dfde56573.9)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/any-way-to-set-a-maximum-value-to-the-total-order/16424 "2023-12-07T17:15:53Z")

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I have a form used for purchasing some simple gift card / tickets. Due to postage limitations I want to set a Maximum total logic on the actual Total. I know I can set a maximum value on the number for each of the 4 in…

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## [Phone Validation - Any improvements that can be made?](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/phone-validation-any-improvements-that-can-be-made/16358)

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**Author:** [@user5e4e0b0560a10293](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user5e4e0b0560a10293)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/phone-validation-any-improvements-that-can-be-made/16358 "2023-11-27T14:41:35Z")

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Hi, I’m sure plenty of you run into submissions from fake users / users that don’t want to give real details / users that make mistakes… I’ve worked on creating some some code using the gform\_validation hook to try and…

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## [Question for a utility](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/question-for-a-utility/16157)

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**Author:** [@user5ad98c39bd1211.3](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user5ad98c39bd1211.3)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/question-for-a-utility/16157 "2023-10-31T18:37:00Z")

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Greetings everyone, I’d like to know if it is possible to do this: I have two Number Fields Named Product ID & Product Serial Number Product ID should have 79 different numbers stored somewhere. The same goes for Prod…

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## [Set a Minimum Price on a Quotation Form](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/set-a-minimum-price-on-a-quotation-form/15547)

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**Author:** [@jfgroves86](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/jfgroves86)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 10:33am UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/set-a-minimum-price-on-a-quotation-form/15547 "2023-07-21T10:33:07Z")

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Hey, I need help getting a form to work correctly. The form is to quote customers who want their windows cleaned, however because it’s typically low value, my client wants a minimum price adding to the quote. I’ve been …

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## [How to get the files names of uploaded files in gform\_validation \[RESOLVED\]](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/how-to-get-the-files-names-of-uploaded-files-in-gform-validation-resolved/15151)

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**Author:** [@nicklas](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/nicklas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 9:21am UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/how-to-get-the-files-names-of-uploaded-files-in-gform-validation-resolved/15151 "2023-05-22T09:21:19Z")

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When validating the form (in gform\_validation), all the uploaded files are in the /tmp folder. At what stage in the process are they moved to the 2023/05 folder? Is there a way to figure out where the temp files will be …

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## [Multi step form: No error message but an infinitely spinning wheel](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/multi-step-form-no-error-message-but-an-infinitely-spinning-wheel/14868)

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**Author:** [@ConQuestion](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/ConQuestion)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/multi-step-form-no-error-message-but-an-infinitely-spinning-wheel/14868 "2023-04-05T19:27:35Z")

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Hello, I have created a form that consists of three steps and uses both conditional logic and hidden fields. Now, when pressing the “Next” button with incorrect or missing information, most of the time no error message …

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## [File Upload Element | How to Change Validation Message | Validation Message Not Responsive \[RESOLVED\]](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/file-upload-element-how-to-change-validation-message-validation-message-not-responsive-resolved/14595)

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**Author:** [@AeroStar](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/AeroStar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/file-upload-element-how-to-change-validation-message-validation-message-not-responsive-resolved/14595 "2023-03-24T13:30:49Z")

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Good Day, Concerning the File Upload element: How can we change the field validation message that appears when the wrong file is uploaded? Currently, the message is too long and/or repeats part of what we already def…

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## [Multi-page, Click on the next button without filling the necessary fields, validate anyway](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/multi-page-click-on-the-next-button-without-filling-the-necessary-fields-validate-anyway/14684)

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**Author:** [@dafray1](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/dafray1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 4:32am UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/multi-page-click-on-the-next-button-without-filling-the-necessary-fields-validate-anyway/14684 "2023-03-12T04:32:34Z")

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Hello, All are in the title, I have multi-page form, I have created a php code that allows a field to be required or not if another field is valid. The field is marked as required, but clicking on the next button still…

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## [Multi step forms \[RESOLVED\]](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/multi-step-forms-resolved/14257)

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**Author:** [@plom](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/plom)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/multi-step-forms-resolved/14257 "2023-01-30T13:52:46Z")

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Hello every one i have a really big problem, my company has a subscription with gravity forms, but since the last year, our multi-step form gave up on working properly. The strange is, that the next button submits the f…

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## [Writing custom validation without/before knowing form and field IDs](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/writing-custom-validation-without-before-knowing-form-and-field-ids/14288)

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**Author:** [@plperreault](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/plperreault)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/writing-custom-validation-without-before-knowing-form-and-field-ids/14288 "2023-01-23T19:53:18Z")

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Hello, One thing that has been frustrating with Gravity Forms as a developer is not being able to assign custom IDs for forms or fields. This means that more times than not, any code written having to do with Gravity Fo…

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## [Custom validation code for if the Total field has $0 value on a multi-page form](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/custom-validation-code-for-if-the-total-field-has-0-value-on-a-multi-page-form/13995)

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**Author:** [@yikesinc](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/yikesinc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/custom-validation-code-for-if-the-total-field-has-0-value-on-a-multi-page-form/13995 "2022-12-02T14:55:54Z")

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Hello, I am in need of a gravity forms custom validation hook for the Total field, if the value is $0, meaning the user has not selected a product from the form, which also happens to be a multi-page form. Each page has…

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## [Need Assistance | Modify Code Snippet to Filter Bad Words | Need to Exclude Form and Field ID](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/need-assistance-modify-code-snippet-to-filter-bad-words-need-to-exclude-form-and-field-id/13945)

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**Author:** [@AeroStar](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/AeroStar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/need-assistance-modify-code-snippet-to-filter-bad-words-need-to-exclude-form-and-field-id/13945 "2022-11-26T20:57:42Z")

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Good Day! We are using the code snippet provided below to filter bad words in our Gravity Forms. It’s working great, except for one form (field ID) which we would like to exclude from the filter. Can any of you help us…

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## [Specific Form/field Target / Whole Numbers (Integers) only](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/specific-form-field-target-whole-numbers-integers-only/13253)

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**Author:** [@Adey](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/Adey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/specific-form-field-target-whole-numbers-integers-only/13253 "2022-08-18T14:58:02Z")

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Hi all. Really cant remember how to do this as don’t get involved very often with the custom function. I have a form with an ID of 1 in which I would like the number field 1 to only accept whole numbers. At present when…

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## [How to make one of multiple fields required](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/how-to-make-one-of-multiple-fields-required/13220)

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**Author:** [@holly.moloney](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/holly.moloney)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/how-to-make-one-of-multiple-fields-required/13220 "2022-08-12T16:21:25Z")

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We have an order form on our website that sometimes gets submitted with no product(s) selected. Is there a way to require at least one of the Product fields be completed without making ALL the Product fields required? F…

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## [Column 'form\_id' cannot be null](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/column-form-id-cannot-be-null/12780)

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**Author:** [@zhihenglin1998](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/zhihenglin1998)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 8:15am UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/column-form-id-cannot-be-null/12780 "2022-06-09T08:15:03Z")

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When trying to submit on this form, the following error have popped up. Shouldn’t the form\_id be grabbed automatically by Gravity Forms? Other forms we have does not have this issue. WordPress database error: \[Column ‘…

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## [Gform\_validation - Would like to validate a text field based on a list of item](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/gform-validation-would-like-to-validate-a-text-field-based-on-a-list-of-item/12482)

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**Author:** [@user5f0c794e19979037](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user5f0c794e19979037)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/gform-validation-would-like-to-validate-a-text-field-based-on-a-list-of-item/12482 "2022-04-25T13:28:53Z")

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Hi, When I submit the form, I’d like to validate a text field based on a list of item (8 characters) (kind of whitelist) and depending if the text filed is in the list it redirects the user to a certain page (I’ll have …

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## [Dynamic Number with Dynamic message](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/dynamic-number-with-dynamic-message/11960)

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**Author:** [@user60a786901b16f835](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user60a786901b16f835)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/dynamic-number-with-dynamic-message/11960 "2022-02-21T16:19:38Z")

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Hello, I would like to see how I would be able to make a conditional rule on a value. For example, if the user enters 10 but the value must be between 2 and 5, the form displays FAILURE but the user can still continue wi…

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## [Replace O into 0 using css](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/replace-o-into-0-using-css/11823)

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**Author:** [@user60469614a4d7d693](https://community.gravityforms.com/u/user60469614a4d7d693)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.gravityforms.com/t/replace-o-into-0-using-css/11823 "2022-02-10T22:04:55Z")

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hi, i would like to replace O into 0 in a special field. how can i do it using css?

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