How to conditionally clear a field value when a Submission is being edited?

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    SubZeroSW
    Asked on November 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
    I have tried using conditions to reset or refresh fields manually when editing, but I noticed there is no "Clear a Field" option under conditions. I am unsure if I am missing something or if there is another way to achieve this. I need examples or guidance on how to use conditions or other form elements to manually refresh or reset fields when editing submissions.
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    Norwyn Enterprise Support
    Replied on November 23, 2025 at 4:40 AM

    Hello there,

    Thanks for your patience. I understand that you need to clear the value on a field when the Submission is being edited using conditions. Currently, there's no direct option to clear field values using conditions.

    As a workaround, you can use a combination of a Condition and the Get Form Page URL widget. Let's set that up together.

    1. On the Form Builder page, click on the Add Element button on the left. Go to the Widgets tab.How to conditionally clear a field value when a Submission is being edited? Image 1 Screenshot 70
    2. Look for the Get Form Page URL widget and add it to the Form.
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    3. Next, go to the Settings tab on the orange navigation bar at the top. Then, go to the Conditions section on the left pane.
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    4. Select Update/Calculate Field from the options. Then, use the dropdown list to apply the trigger and the action. Click the Save button to apply the changes.
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      Here's an example condition.
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    Once that's set up, you'll get this result.

    How to conditionally clear a field value when a Submission is being edited? Image 6 Screenshot 125

    I created a demo form that you can clone for reference.

    Give it a try and reach out to us again if you need more help.

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    SubZeroSW
    Replied on November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM

    Sorry how do you get the BLANK grey box. I have tried numerous things and it doesn't see to work.


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    SubZeroSW
    Replied on November 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM

    nevermind, I believe I figured it out. Just hit space bar and enter. Is that correct?

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    Adrian Besilla JotForm Support
    Replied on November 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM

    Hi SubZeroSW,

    You can create that blank grey box simply by clicking inside the calculation area without selecting a field or value. Or you can try to press the space bar, then click anywhere, and the grey box will appear.

    How to conditionally clear a field value when a Submission is being edited? Image 1 Screenshot 20 Give it a try and let us know if you need any more help.

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    SubZeroSW
    Replied on November 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM

    OK. I got that to work.

    Now I want it it to re-run the worksheet to form widget by copying the field again into the model number verification.


    I have blanked out two fields. Then I wrote a condition that if edit and the two fields are full again, that it would copy the field (that doesn't get re-entered) into the widget.

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    Christine JotForm Support
    Replied on November 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM

    Hi SubZeroSW,

    I spotted this same question on another thread. You can read our answer there.

    Let us know if there’s anything else we can help you with.