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A SharePoint list can have one or more forms on it. These forms can be Native SharePoint Forms or NITRO Forms.

 

Native SharePoint Forms

Native SharePoint Forms come with SharePoint. These forms will show the columns on the list in a basic format. They can be modified somewhat using a tool that injects JavaScript when the form loads or by using SharePoint Designer. However, they are limited in their functionality and design options. Also, these forms load all the columns from the list, even if only a subset of those columns are actually displayed on the form. This can result in slow load times. The default forms are usually named NewForm.aspx, EditForm.aspx, and DisplayForm.aspx.

 

 

Background on NITRO Forms

NITRO Forms -- these are optimized for the purposes of your application. They are designed in the NITRO Forms Designer and then published. They replace the Native SharePoint Forms. The options for layout, scripting, buttons, permissions, and advanced features far exceeds what is available in Native SharePoint Forms.

 

Multiple Forms on a List -- a list can have multiple NITRO forms on it. Each NITRO Form has a URL that can be placed in the Quick Launch or Top Link Bar for easy access. See this detailed explanation: Functionality of multiple forms on same SharePoint list in Crow Canyon NITRO Forms and Portal

 

Default New Item -- the default new form is that one that comes up when clicking New or New Item in the list. This is the first form created in NITRO Forms Designer. You can add the URL of this form to the Quick Launch if desired, but the form will also come up when New or New Item is clicked.

 

New, Edit, Display -- NITRO Forms can have the same layout for a new form, editing a form, and displaying a form. Or NITRO Forms can have different versions of the form for each of these three. This is an option in Forms Settings.

 

System Design vs Custom Design -- in NITRO Forms, most often Custom Design is used so that you can specify the layout of the form. However, in some cases, especially when there are only a few columns in a list, you might want to use System Design, which uses a NITRO Form with a simple layout of the columns. The System Design form cannot be modified (use Custom Design to modify the layout of the NITRO Form). This is an option in Forms Settings..