Understanding how each question or component stores its response is essential when using advanced features like calculated fields or conditional logic. This is because different component types store data in different formats. For instance:
A text field stores its value as a simple string.
A SharePoint data component stores its response as a structured object containing all the columns from the selected SharePoint list item.
A data-grid stores its response as an array of objects—one for each row of data entered.
To help you work with this structure, Team Forms offers a convenient way to preview the response data in real-time as JSON. This makes it easy to explore how each field is represented behind the scenes.
How to Preview the Response Data
Open the form builder for the form you want to inspect.
Navigate to the Preview tab.
On the left side of the tab, click the “{}” icon to open the JSON viewer.
Fill out the form in the preview pane. The JSON response will update live as you enter responses.
This feature is especially helpful when you’re building logic-driven forms and want to see exactly what field names and structures are available. You might be surprised at just how much structured data is captured—even from seemingly simple components!
