Use different input fields to help the user understand what information they need to provide (date of birth, mobile number, etc). This will help you gather all the information correctly and create an organised database with correlated information. As shown below, it’s best to provide selection boxes where the user can pick from the available options or receive guidance on the type and format of data to include. This will make it easier to collect data and thus reduce the chances of mistakes.

Aligning sections may seem like a tiny detail but in reality, it makes a huge difference. The idea is to make a form easier to read by putting all the information in one direction.

Users are most likely to look at your information vertically, as it’s faster and more efficient to understand all the information. With this in mind, ideally, you want to make the field names of your form vertical which will make it more accessible and help you limit any potential errors in data collection.

Sometimes, forms can be very long and complex so it’s best to have clusters of information that contain titles, subtitles, or even descriptions that can facilitate the user’s experience. By organising the information into blocks, the user can quickly connect each type of information.

With the main information located vertically, any additional information or instructions can be added to the left section. When adopting this method, make sure you leave space between each section so the user can easily tell which one it is.