Preview mode warning
When applicants are in preview mode, the warning by each question when they enter data should make clear that it will not be saved. Some applicants do not understand that Preview mode does not link to actual application fields.
Chuck
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Anonymous
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Unfortunately, I’ve had a couple of organizations inadvertently fill out the questions on the application after clicking the “Preview” button on the Apply page instead of the “Apply”. This is super confusing and I was wondering if there is a way to “grey out” the fields in the preview version so that they cannot fill out the form. It’s been very time consuming for those thinking they have almost completed the application form only to realize it can’t be saved. Or having a warning next to the questions somewhere that this isn't the live application form.
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Anonymous
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I have students fill out the preview application all the time. It is extremely confusing for them. It would be very helpful if they could not enter data and it would tell them to create an account and fill out the application if they try to answer a preview question.
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Christine
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I just experienced this with a new applicant today. Apparently he had completed the entire preview application, then clicked apply and lost all of the content. Is there any way to lock the preview page so that applicants can't fill it out in the first place? Otherwise, I'd suggest adding to the existing warning message: Preview Only: This form is being viewed in preview mode. To begin an application...