# How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained > TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Use Cases Step By Step Guide Step 1: Access the Integration Settings Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type Step 3: Configure… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/forms/how-to-use-embedding-options-for-forms-triggers-layouts-and-deactivation-setting - Section: Sites / Forms - Reading time: 4 min - Images: 11, each explained below --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [Introduction](#introduction) - [Use Cases](#use-cases) - [Step By Step Guide](#step-by-step-guide) - [Step 1: Access the Integration Settings](#step-1-access-the-integration-settings)  - [Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type](#step-2-choose-an-embed-layout-type) - [Step 3: Configure Trigger Options](#step-3-configure-trigger-options) - [Step 4: Set Activation Options](#step-4-set-activation-options) - [Step 5: Set Deactivation Options](#step-5-set-deactivation-options) - [Step 6: Copy and Embed the Form](#step-6-copy-and-embed-the-form) - [FAQs](#faqs) --- # Introduction The Embedding Options for Forms provide users with enhanced control over how and when forms appear on their websites or funnels. This feature offers flexibility to manage form behavior dynamically, including advanced options for triggering and deactivating forms based on specific conditions. While embed codes are static once placed on a website, any changes made to the form—such as layout, triggers, or deactivation settings—require generating and replacing the embed code to reflect the updates. These options allow users to align forms with their goals, such as improving user experience, running time-sensitive campaigns, or managing lead collection effectively. ### Use Cases - Time-Limited Campaigns - Deactivate forms after a specific number of displays to enforce urgency or exclusivity, such as for limited-time offers or seasonal promotions - Lead Management - Deactivate forms after a specific number of displays to enforce urgency or exclusivity, such as for limited-time offers or seasonal promotions --- ## Step By Step Guide ### Step 1: Access the Integration Settings  Navigate to the Form Integration Settings - After creating a form and clicks on the "integrate" button ![Step 1: Access the Integration Settings (image 1 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155040575058/original/IBWVtOJ_5N1bM_QAD5Rt2uhBcJRoauR6-g.png) **Step 1: Access the Integration Settings (image 1 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 1: Access the Integration Settings" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: Navigate to the Form Integration Settings - After creating a form and clicks on the "integrate" button. Immediately after, the guide continues: The following screen shows up -. - Where to go: Navigate to the Form Integration Settings - After creating a form and clicks on the "integrate" button - Next: The following screen shows up - The following screen shows up -  ![Step 1: Access the Integration Settings (image 2 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155040575057/original/pZvePil-O7u-BhNEscZp_jMQMepRFcDblA.png) **Step 1: Access the Integration Settings (image 2 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 1: Access the Integration Settings" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: The following screen shows up -. For context, this section explains: Navigate to the Form Integration Settings - After creating a form and clicks on the "integrate" button. Immediately after, the guide continues: Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the entire feature shown in the screenshot, including all embed layout types, activation options, and deactivation options. - What this covers: The following screen shows up - - Next: Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the entire feature shown in the screenshot, including all embed layout types, activation options, and deactivation options: Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the entire feature shown in the screenshot, including all embed layout types, activation options, and deactivation options: ### Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type You can select how the form will appear on your website or funnel. The options include: - Sticky Sidebar - The form appears as a sticky element on the left or right of the screen, remaining visible as the user scrolls. This can be minimized or maximized as needed. Maximized ![Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 3 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155040575064/original/ttRHYVKvqWQ0UEM2AJLTBzsuPHsoHHrTNw.png) **Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 3 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: Sticky Sidebar - The form appears as a sticky element on the left or right of the screen, remaining visible as the user scrolls. This can be minimized or maximized as needed. Immediately after, the guide continues: Polite Slide-In: The form slides in from the left or right side of the screen, subtly catching the user's attention. It can also be minimized to avoid disruption. - Where to go: Sticky Sidebar - The form appears as a sticky element on the left or right of the screen, remaining visible as the user scrolls. This can be minimized or maximized as needed. - Next: Polite Slide-In: The form slides in from the left or right side of the screen, subtly catching the user's attention. It can also be minimized to avoid disruption. Minimized ![Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 4 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155040575060/original/Tp-zpFxvaHGaSQT7wV1AoskKG1dNJ0pDLw.png) **Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 4 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: Sticky Sidebar - The form appears as a sticky element on the left or right of the screen, remaining visible as the user scrolls. This can be minimized or maximized as needed. Immediately after, the guide continues: Polite Slide-In: The form slides in from the left or right side of the screen, subtly catching the user's attention. It can also be minimized to avoid disruption. - Where to go: Sticky Sidebar - The form appears as a sticky element on the left or right of the screen, remaining visible as the user scrolls. This can be minimized or maximized as needed. - Next: Polite Slide-In: The form slides in from the left or right side of the screen, subtly catching the user's attention. It can also be minimized to avoid disruption. - Polite Slide-In: The form slides in from the left or right side of the screen, subtly catching the user's attention. It can also be minimized to avoid disruption. Maximized: ![Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 5 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155040575059/original/K97BwmItQ6MSGk8JhN4IF5kSsTbFuG_N2w.png) **Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 5 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: Polite Slide-In: The form slides in from the left or right side of the screen, subtly catching the user's attention. It can also be minimized to avoid disruption. Immediately after, the guide continues: Popup - The form appears in a modal window that overlays the page content. It grabs immediate attention but requires dismissal to view the underlying content. - What this covers: Polite Slide-In: The form slides in from the left or right side of the screen, subtly catching the user's attention. It can also be minimized to avoid disruption. - Next: Popup - The form appears in a modal window that overlays the page content. It grabs immediate attention but requires dismissal to view the underlying content. Minimized: ![Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 6 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155040575063/original/rNtz-i8vPo-EdjbkeBDWa5cUW2IKLWiPeA.png) **Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 6 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: Polite Slide-In: The form slides in from the left or right side of the screen, subtly catching the user's attention. It can also be minimized to avoid disruption. Immediately after, the guide continues: Popup - The form appears in a modal window that overlays the page content. It grabs immediate attention but requires dismissal to view the underlying content. - What this covers: Polite Slide-In: The form slides in from the left or right side of the screen, subtly catching the user's attention. It can also be minimized to avoid disruption. - Next: Popup - The form appears in a modal window that overlays the page content. It grabs immediate attention but requires dismissal to view the underlying content. - Popup - The form appears in a modal window that overlays the page content. It grabs immediate attention but requires dismissal to view the underlying content. ## ![Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 7 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155040575062/original/aa0nj50VaQvZRbMbWoWQz8NVFgEzFKE45A.png) **Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 7 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: Popup - The form appears in a modal window that overlays the page content. It grabs immediate attention but requires dismissal to view the underlying content. Immediately after, the guide continues: Inline: The form is embedded directly into the page content as a native element. It doesn’t interrupt the user experience. - What this covers: Popup - The form appears in a modal window that overlays the page content. It grabs immediate attention but requires dismissal to view the underlying content. - Next: Inline: The form is embedded directly into the page content as a native element. It doesn’t interrupt the user experience. - Inline: The form is embedded directly into the page content as a native element. It doesn’t interrupt the user experience. ![Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 8 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155040575061/original/aXcXZXJ058HcZW5AEaghqG-_91Z9a7VHZg.png) **Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type (image 8 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Step 2: Choose an Embed Layout Type" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: Inline: The form is embedded directly into the page content as a native element. It doesn’t interrupt the user experience. Immediately after, the guide continues: Custom modal height gives you more control over how embedded forms appear on external pages. This helps prevent non-inline embeds from feeling oversized or overflowing on the host page while keeping existing embed behavior unchanged. - What this covers: Inline: The form is embedded directly into the page content as a native element. It doesn’t interrupt the user experience. - Next: Custom modal height gives you more control over how embedded forms appear on external pages. This helps prevent non-inline embeds from feeling oversized or overflowing on the host page while keeping existing embed behavior unchanged. ## **Set a Custom Modal Height** Custom modal height gives you more control over how embedded forms appear on external pages. This helps prevent non-inline embeds from feeling oversized or overflowing on the host page while keeping existing embed behavior unchanged. You can set a **Modal height** for these embed layout types: - Popup - Polite Slide-in - Sticky Sidebar The **Inline** layout does not show this option. **How to configure modal height** 1\. Open your form and click **Integrate** after the form finishes loading. 2\. Select **Embed Code**. 3\. Choose one of these layouts: - **Popup** - **Polite Slide-in** - **Sticky Sidebar** 4\. Enter your preferred height in the **Modal height** field. 5\. Click **Copy embed code** and paste it on your website. **Important details** - The default modal height is **500 px** - The field accepts any whole number **1 or greater** - Existing embeds without this setting continue to work as before - The field is hidden for **Inline** layouts ![Set a Custom Modal Height (image 9 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155072913050/original/_1oX2HPWntsKpfu7TI2BYr955-VsvNj5kA.png) **Set a Custom Modal Height (image 9 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Set a Custom Modal Height" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: The default modal height is 500 px The field accepts any whole number 1 or greater Existing embeds without this setting continue to work as before The field is hidden for Inline layouts. This part of the guide covers 6 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Trigger options control when the form appears. Select one of the following. - What this covers: The default modal height is 500 px The field accepts any whole number 1 or greater Existing embeds without this setting continue to work as before The field is hidden for Inline layouts - Fields: Popup, Polite Slide-in, Sticky Sidebar, The default modal height is 500 px, The field accepts any whole number 1 or greater, The field is hidden for Inline layouts - Controls: Modal height, Inline, How to configure modal height, Integrate, Embed Code, Popup, Polite Slide-in, Sticky Sidebar, Copy embed code, Important details, 500 px, 1 or greater - Next: Trigger options control when the form appears. Select one of the following: Full procedure: 1. Popup 2. Polite Slide-in 3. Sticky Sidebar ![Set a Custom Modal Height (image 10 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155072913168/original/EPR0Ym2h4qkg2KqnEiKj7KWJS8ZKRikAvQ.png) **Set a Custom Modal Height (image 10 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Set a Custom Modal Height" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: The default modal height is 500 px The field accepts any whole number 1 or greater Existing embeds without this setting continue to work as before The field is hidden for Inline layouts. This part of the guide covers 6 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Trigger options control when the form appears. Select one of the following. - What this covers: The default modal height is 500 px The field accepts any whole number 1 or greater Existing embeds without this setting continue to work as before The field is hidden for Inline layouts - Fields: Popup, Polite Slide-in, Sticky Sidebar, The default modal height is 500 px, The field accepts any whole number 1 or greater, The field is hidden for Inline layouts - Controls: Modal height, Inline, How to configure modal height, Integrate, Embed Code, Popup, Polite Slide-in, Sticky Sidebar, Copy embed code, Important details, 500 px, 1 or greater - Next: Trigger options control when the form appears. Select one of the following: Full procedure: 1. Popup 2. Polite Slide-in 3. Sticky Sidebar ![Set a Custom Modal Height (image 11 of 11)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155072913302/original/LXOA7x3Ncxc81FYK1ZRutJn5-pDfbSxCjg.png) **Set a Custom Modal Height (image 11 of 11)** This screenshot appears in the "Set a Custom Modal Height" section of "How to Use Embedding Options for Forms: Triggers, Layouts, and Deactivation Settings Explained". The text alongside this image reads: The default modal height is 500 px The field accepts any whole number 1 or greater Existing embeds without this setting continue to work as before The field is hidden for Inline layouts. This part of the guide covers 6 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Trigger options control when the form appears. Select one of the following. - What this covers: The default modal height is 500 px The field accepts any whole number 1 or greater Existing embeds without this setting continue to work as before The field is hidden for Inline layouts - Fields: Popup, Polite Slide-in, Sticky Sidebar, The default modal height is 500 px, The field accepts any whole number 1 or greater, The field is hidden for Inline layouts - Controls: Modal height, Inline, How to configure modal height, Integrate, Embed Code, Popup, Polite Slide-in, Sticky Sidebar, Copy embed code, Important details, 500 px, 1 or greater - Next: Trigger options control when the form appears. Select one of the following: Full procedure: 1. Popup 2. Polite Slide-in 3. Sticky Sidebar ### Step 3: Configure Trigger Options Trigger options control when the form appears. Select one of the following: - Show on Scrolling \[X\]% → The form appears after the user scrolls a certain percentage of the page (e.g., 50%). - Show After \[X\] Seconds → The form appears after a delay (e.g., 5 seconds). - Always Show → The form is always visible and does not rely on user interaction. ### Step 4: Set Activation Options Define when the form should become active: - Activate on \[X\] Visit → The form is displayed only after the user has visited the page a set number of times (e.g., on their third visit). - Always Activated → The form remains active at all times. ### Step 5: Set Deactivation Options Decide when the form should stop being displayed: - Deactivate After Showing \[X\] Times → Stops displaying the form after it has been shown a specific number of times (e.g., 3 times). - Deactivate Once Lead Is Collected → The form deactivates automatically once the user submits their information. - Never Deactivate → The form remains active and visible indefinitely. ### Step 6: Copy and Embed the Form 1. Click "Copy Embed Code" to get the HTML code for embedding the form into your website. - Paste this code into your website’s HTML wherever you want the form to appear. 2. Alternatively, click "Copy Form Link" to get a direct URL for the form. - Use this link in emails, social media, or other platforms where you want users to access the form. --- ## FAQs 1\. How do triggers and deactivation options work together? Triggers determine when the form appears (e.g., after a delay or scrolling). Deactivation Options control when the form stops appearing (e.g., after a specific number of displays or after a lead is collected). Both can work simultaneously to create a dynamic user experience. 2\. Do I need to update existing embed codes for the new features to work? Yes, to use the new embed options (e.g., triggers, deactivation), you need to update the integration by generating a new embed code from the "Integrate Form" section and replacing the old code on your site. 3\. Can embedded forms work dynamically if I change my options? Embed codes are static once they are placed on a website. This means that any changes made to the form require generating and replacing the embed code with the updated version for the changes to take effect. --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com