SharePoint form designer for better business processes
Lightning Forms is a no-code SharePoint form designer from Lightning Tools. It turns standard list forms into responsive layouts with conditional logic, validation and automated actions. It supports SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server 2019 and SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, and runs inside SharePoint without rebuilding processes in Power Apps.
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How do you customize SharePoint list forms without code?
Lightning Forms helps site owners and business teams capture better data, reduce mistakes and move work forward with forms that respond to each user and each stage of a process.
No-code layout and styling
Arrange fields into clear, responsive layouts and apply your organisation’s styling without writing custom code.
Logic users can trust
Show the right questions, calculate values and validate entries so people can complete forms correctly first time.
Actions that keep work moving
Trigger emails, update items and connect form submissions to the next step in your SharePoint process.
Design SharePoint forms around the way people work
Replace long, one-column list forms with structured sections, tabs and columns that are easier to scan on desktop, tablet and mobile.
- Drag-and-drop fields into practical layouts
- Group related information into sections and tabs
- Keep the native SharePoint experience your users already know
How do you add conditional logic and validation to SharePoint forms?
Use the visual Expression Builder to create dynamic forms that react to data, the current user and the state of your process.
- Show or hide fields based on previous answers
- Build calculations and populate values automatically
- Apply validation rules before data reaches your list
How do you automate actions from a SharePoint form?
Turn form events into useful next steps. The Action Builder lets business teams automate routine work from the same no-code experience.
- Send targeted email notifications
- Create or update SharePoint list items
- Call web services and extend processes with Lightning Tools Actions
How do you style and brand SharePoint forms?
Apply colours, typography and field-level presentation so forms are clear, accessible and consistent with the rest of your intranet.
- Style forms without custom CSS
- Highlight guidance, warnings and required information
- Deliver a consistent experience across teams and sites
Give users the context they need
Help people make better decisions inside the form by surfacing related SharePoint and business data at the point of entry.
- Filter lookup choices and display related records
- Reduce duplicate entry by reusing trusted data
- Connect forms to broader Microsoft 365 business processes
When should you use Lightning Forms instead of Power Apps?
Use Lightning Forms wherever a SharePoint list needs a clearer, smarter front end—from simple data capture to governed, multi-stage processes.
Requests and approvals
Guide employees through service requests, access requests, purchase approvals and policy exceptions.
Operations and compliance
Standardise inspections, incident reports, onboarding checklists and regulated data capture.
Customer and project work
Create consistent project intake, account updates, case management and structured feedback forms.
Is Lightning Forms SharePoint-native?
Lightning Forms extends modern SharePoint list forms instead of forcing teams to recreate straightforward processes in a separate app platform. That means faster delivery, simpler ownership and familiar permissions.
- No-code design for site owners and business teams
- SharePoint-native data, security and deployment
- Options for more advanced solutions with Lightning Tools Forms Studio
- Migration support for legacy InfoPath and Nintex forms with our Form Migrator
Designed for Microsoft 365 teams
Give SharePoint owners a focused form-design experience while IT keeps familiar governance, permissions and data storage.
- Deploy through the SharePoint app catalogue
- Work with existing lists and content types
- Keep solutions maintainable as requirements change
“It’s a brilliant tool that works well and also empowers teams.”
Karlheins Sohl · 10/10 · Read the review on TrustRadius
Lightning Forms questions, answered
What is Lightning Forms?
Lightning Forms is a no-code SharePoint form designer for customising modern SharePoint list forms. It lets you create responsive layouts, apply conditional logic and validation, style the experience and automate actions.
Can I use Lightning Forms without writing code?
Yes. Layouts, expressions, rules, styling and actions are configured through visual designers. Advanced teams can still connect Lightning Forms to wider services and processes when needed.
Which SharePoint versions are supported?
Lightning Forms supports SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server 2019 and SharePoint Server Subscription Edition.
How is Lightning Forms different from Power Apps?
Lightning Forms is purpose-built to extend SharePoint list forms. It is often faster to deploy and easier for SharePoint owners to maintain when the process should remain SharePoint-native. Power Apps is a broader application platform and may suit highly custom, cross-platform applications.
What automation can I build?
You can send notifications, update or create SharePoint items and trigger connected actions from form events. Lightning Tools Actions extends this further for broader process automation.
Can I reuse form designs across sites?
Yes. Form configurations can be reused so teams can standardise layouts, rules and styling across multiple SharePoint sites and lists.
How is Lightning Forms different from Forms Studio?
Lightning Forms enhances forms attached to SharePoint lists. Forms Studio is designed for richer, purpose-built form applications and more advanced data-driven experiences.
Can Lightning Tools help us migrate from InfoPath or Nintex Forms?
Yes. Our Form Migrator helps assess and migrate legacy InfoPath and Nintex forms into modern solutions, including Lightning Forms and Power Apps.
Lightning Forms vs Power Apps vs Nintex Forms
Choose based on where your data lives, who maintains the solution and which product edition you need.
| Consideration | Lightning Forms | Power Apps | Nintex Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| SharePoint support | SharePoint Online, Server 2019 and Subscription Edition | SharePoint Online list forms; on-premises connections require a supported gateway configuration | SharePoint Online and on-premises options; capabilities depend on the Nintex product and edition |
| Design approach | No-code visual layouts, expressions, rules and actions | Low-code app designer with Power Fx formulas | Visual form design and rules; requirements vary by solution |
| Hosting | Runs inside SharePoint; business data stays in SharePoint | Microsoft Power Platform cloud service connected to data sources | Cloud or on-premises, depending on product |
| Pricing model | Annual base fee plus a fee per SharePoint user | Limited rights in some Microsoft 365 licences; premium scenarios need additional licensing | Product and subscription dependent; request a quote |
Lightning Forms: $2,530 USD base per year plus $2.53 per SharePoint user per year. View current Lightning Forms pricing.
Compare current vendor details: Microsoft Power Platform licensing and Nintex for SharePoint.
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