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Your Patience Ends Here.

Welcome to Worst Forms Imaginable, where filling out a form feels more like a quest for survival. Forget about simplicity and efficiency—this is where overly complicated, utterly useless, and downright cruel design choices come to thrive.

Pro Tips for Survival:

  1. Save Frequently: Oh wait, there’s no option to save. Never mind.

  2. Use Copy-Paste Wisely: You’ll need it for entering the same data in 10 different fields.

  3. Lower Your Expectations: It’s not going to work right, so don’t even try.

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Endless fields just for you!

Here’s what you’ll “enjoy” on this page:

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  • Endless Fields: Every single detail about your life is required, including your favorite pizza topping and your 3rd-grade teacher’s name.

  • Cryptic Error Messages: “Invalid input.” Great. But why, form? But why?

  • Unclear Field Labels: What does “CCFR#ID” mean? Guess you’ll find out when you fill it out wrong!

  • Terrible Defaults: Dropdown menus default to options nobody wants. Oh, and you can’t skip them.

  • Progress Bars That Mock You: The bar claims you’re 90% done, but the form says there are 25 more questions. Who's lying?

Good luck attempting to finalize the form below!

The Worst Contact Form

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Here are some key form UX best practices to ensure a smooth, user-friendly, and efficient form-filling experience:

    • Ask only for essential information. Avoid unnecessary fields that add complexity.

    • Group related fields logically. Use sections or steps for long forms.

    • Avoid jargon. Use clear, everyday language in labels and instructions.

    • Use descriptive labels. Make it obvious what each field requires (e.g., “First Name” instead of “Name”).

    • Provide helpful placeholders sparingly. They should offer examples but not replace labels.

    • Align fields vertically. This improves readability and reduces confusion.

    • Use inline error messages. Show users the problem immediately, near the field causing the error.

    • Be specific. Instead of “Invalid input,” say, “Password must be at least 8 characters long.”

    • Highlight errors visually. Use red borders or icons to draw attention.

    • Auto-fill when possible. Use browser autofill or predict user input (e.g., location based on IP).

    • Default sensible options. Set common selections as the default choice (e.g., today’s date).

    • Use dropdowns and checkboxes wisely. Only when they simplify input, not add effort.

    • Provide progress indicators. For multi-step forms, let users know where they are in the process.

    • Use large touch targets. Ensure buttons and fields are tappable on small screens.

    • Simplify layouts. Avoid side-by-side fields; stack them vertically.

    • Use native input types. Trigger numeric keyboards for phone numbers or dates.

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Exhausted? Why?

Good forms are short, accessible, and clear. Bad forms? Well, they’re like this. Always prioritize simplicity, clear instructions, and a frustration-free experience... or prepare for a lot of angry users.

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