idea Add validation by page option to Survey123 in ArcGIS Survey123 Ideas

Add validation by page option to Survey123

DougBrowning — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:13:09 GMT

I would like the option to have the survey validate fields by page. This way a user can not get to page 2 until page 1 is correct.

My issue is that a user will skip the line number of page 1 (even though it is required). Then on page 2 they fill out repeats that inherit the line number from page 1. When they skip on page 1 all my line numbers in the repeat are blank. When submitting the user then adds a line number, which makes the repeats orphaned.

Most form programs will not let you go on to page 2 if page 1 is not valid. I cannot just hide the rest of the form due to the size causing memory issues.

thanks!

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

ChandlerWhite — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:44:57 GMT

Would like to add my support for this idea -- would greatly assist in preventing users from having to backtrack when a constraint error is raised upon attempting to submit a survey.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

DougBrowning — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:38:48 GMT

As an update I am now using emojis for instant feedback. Does not stop them but it helps a lot.

See my how to here

https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-survey123-documents/how-to-simulate-instant-data-checking-using-emojis/ta-p/916725

Hope that helps someone

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

AndrewPadilla — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:21:10 GMT

I too would like to add my support for this idea. It would greatly increase the efficiency of our 10+ page surveys.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

EvanR — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:12:57 GMT

Not sure why this hasn't gotten any traction with the developers - "hard" constraints are pretty useless to me if they don't appear until I'm trying to submit. The workarounds are fine but real-time constraints would be better.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

ChandlerWhite — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:08:23 GMT

I would also request that if this feature were to be implemented that this validation method be made consistent across all methods of accessing a survey form -- whether that's through the Survey123 mobile app or through a desktop or mobile web browser. I found that configuration of constraints was rather tricky to implement when creating a rather long survey form to ensure consistent behavior across all platforms.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

Katie_Clark — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 23:36:14 GMT

I feel like this is a very common requirement and should definitely be included as a functionality when using the page style. I too am surprised it hasn't gained more traction!

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

AndreaPecharich — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:23:51 GMT

I also support this idea of data validation. In addition I would want to be able to enforce validation before a user moves from one field to another. We currently use error messages when values are entered that violate a relevant condition, but it does not prevent users from making that entry.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

PegGronemeyer1 — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:04:22 GMT

I also greatly support this idea. A constraint is nearly useless in a long survey - I've actually quite using them. Instead we have to use notes and relevant field or similar to warn the user. Please work on this.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

ChandlerWhite — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:08:22 GMT

Just reiterating my support for this idea two years on.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

KenBouchard — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:04:05 GMT

2024 and this has not gotten been considered by ESRI yet?

It is a very crucial fix that would make life easier for users.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

CDFWR3Fisheries — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:27:45 GMT

I also need this fix on constraints, please ESRI.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

DougBrowning — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:32:35 GMT

On critical fields using Red Notes as warnings or Emojis has helped. Does not stop them but it helps a lot.

See my how to here

https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-survey123-documents/how-to-simulate-instant-data-checking-using...

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

chill_gis_dude — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:38:30 GMT

This seems like a no brainer!

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

MiriamWebborn — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:26:52 GMT

Agreed. This is essential for surveys with 10+ pages. Context using a survey as a walk around site check. If a question is missed the user would have to remember or walk back to that site area again to fill in missed question rather than finishing one page and knowing that all required fields are complete.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

MitchellGrafstein — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:01:18 GMT

Throwing my hat in the ring on this one, as well. Validation by page also would allow us to have a submit page at the end of a long survey where we would already know that all data has been pulled, calculated, checked for constraints, or anything truly required before reaching the end.

The possibility of an accidental submit or a calculation not firing because of someone not tabbing away from a question, or anything along those lines, would be greatly reduced if we had page-by-page validation.

I also want to second the behavior that at the very least constraints and any validation/relevancy/visibility are applied universally in the mobile app and web app.

Re: Add validation by page option to Survey123

ChandlerWhite — Tue, 05 May 2026 19:00:35 GMT

Reiterating my support for this idea five years on.