This pattern tells users the result of submitting a form and what happens next.
Patterns
Form confirmation page
Overview
When to use this pattern
Use this pattern at the end of every service or form hosted on projectdelivery.gov.uk.
There are 3 possible results when a form is submitted:
- service complete
- something went wrong
- form submitted but transaction incomplete
Service completed
If a user has successfully submitted a form and completed their transaction with no other steps required, use a panel confirming the submission followed by information on what happens next.
Example
What happens next
The team will contact you soon. If you have any questions, email [email protected].Something went wrong
If a form submission is unsuccessful, tell the user why using a plain text heading and paragraph text. Explain what they might be able to do next.
Use inset text to highlight the reason for the unsuccessful result so it can be easily understood at a glance.
Form submitted but transaction incomplete
If the form is submitted successfully but the transaction or service hasn’t been completed, use a success notification banner.
Outline the next steps for the user within the success banner. This might include confirming their email address by selecting a link or waiting for someone to process their request.