How to Change the Text of the Edit Link in Your Email Alerts

November 6, 2025

The edit link in email alerts allows your recipients to modify their form submissions. When you send an email notification or autoresponder to users who have submitted a form, including this link enables them to access their submission and make changes if needed.

To add a custom edit link

  1. In the Form Builder, go to Settings at the top.
  2. Select Emails on the left.
  3. Edit your existing email alert or create a new one.
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  1. Place your cursor in the editor, then select the link icon.
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  1. In the Insert link dialog, enter the following under URL:
    https://www.example.com/edit/{id}
  2. Enter your desired text (e.g., Edit Submission) under Text to display.
  3. Select OK to close the dialog.
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  1. Select Save at the bottom to save the changes.
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