Gravity Forms Read Only

Gravity Forms Read Only

Gravity Forms Read Only is a functionality (often implemented via Gravity Perks or custom code) that allows specific form fields to be displayed as non-editable while still showing their values. This is useful for displaying pre-filled information that users should see but not modify, such as calculated totals, user data, or system-generated values.

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Key Features of Gravity Forms Read Only 1. Field Display Control

• Lock fields to prevent user edits while displaying data.
• Works with all standard Gravity Forms field types (text, number, dropdown, etc.).
• Supports conditional read-only states (fields can toggle between editable and read-only based on user input).

2. Dynamic Value Retention

• Retains submitted values in the field (visible but uneditable).
• Works with calculations (e.g., show a calculated total that users cannot change).
• Populates from URL parameters, user meta, or database values.

3. Enhanced User Experience

• Clear visual indication of read-only fields (customizable styling).
• Prevents accidental edits to critical data (e.g., order totals, contract terms).
• Supports multi-page forms (read-only state persists across steps).

4. Developer & Admin Flexibility

• Enable via PHP hooks or Gravity Perks UI.
• Works with Gravity Forms Populate Anything (auto-fill fields from external sources).
• Compatible with Gravity PDF (read-only fields appear correctly in generated PDFs).

5. Security & Compliance

• Prevents tampering with sensitive data (e.g., pricing, legal disclaimers).
• GDPR-friendly (users can see stored data but not alter it).

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Common Use Cases ✔ E-commerce Checkouts (Display final price without allowing edits) ✔ Quoting Systems (Show calculated estimates in a locked field) ✔ User Profiles (Display account info like email without letting users change it) ✔ Legal Agreements (Show terms that must remain unaltered) ✔ Survey Prefills (Auto-fill user data while preventing modifications)   Why Use Read-Only Fields?

Scenario	Without Read-Only	With Read-Only
Displaying a Quote	User can alter the price	Price is locked 🔒
Showing User Email	User can accidentally change it	Email is visible but protected
Legal Agreements	Text can be modified	Terms remain intact