An equation (example) is a form field that asks users to solve a simple math question.
Why use equations
- Bots and bad actors use forms to disrupt internal systems (email, CRMs).
- Equations help stop them from sending multiple form submissions.
- They are helpful when CAPTCHAs aren’t enough.
ProudCity and equations
ProudCity Forms supports equations.
Reminders
- Vary equations for each form.
- Add a CAPTCHA to your form.
How to add an equation to a form
- Edit form.
- Add number field.
- Insert a single digit math equation into the field label.
- Make it required.
- At the bottom click on settings for the submit button.
- Bottom of right side, enable conditional logic (for submit button).
- Set to show this form button if all match the answer to the equation.
- Drag number field above the CAPTCHA (if you have one).
- Save form.
- View and test form.
Accessibility note
- There can be accessibility issues because of the math that’s required.
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