List View Layout<\/h3>\n\u250c\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2510\r\n\u2502 \u2606 \u2502 Form \u2502 Name \u2502 Email \u2502 Date \u2502\r\n\u251c\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2524\r\n\u2502 \u2606 \u2502 Contact \u2502 John Smith \u2502 john@email.com \u2502 Jan 10, 2026 \u2502\r\n\u2502 \u2605 \u2502 Contact \u2502 Jane Doe \u2502 jane@email.com \u2502 Jan 9, 2026 \u2502\r\n\u2502 \u2606 \u2502 Newsletter \u2502 Bob Wilson \u2502 bob@email.com \u2502 Jan 8, 2026 \u2502\r\n\u2514\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2518\r\n<\/pre>\nColumn Information<\/h3>\n\n- Star:<\/strong> Flag important entries<\/li>\n
- Form:<\/strong> Which form was submitted<\/li>\n
- Preview columns:<\/strong> Key fields (configurable)<\/li>\n
- Date:<\/strong> When submitted<\/li>\n
- Actions:<\/strong> View, delete, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Visual Indicators<\/h3>\n\n- Bold text:<\/strong> Unread\/new submissions<\/li>\n
- Normal text:<\/strong> Previously viewed<\/li>\n
- Star icon:<\/strong> Flagged as important<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Viewing Individual Submissions<\/span><\/h2>\nOpening a Submission<\/h3>\n\n- Find the entry in the list<\/li>\n
- Click on the entry row or “View” button<\/li>\n
- Full submission details appear<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Submission Detail View<\/h3>\n\u250c\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2510\r\n\u2502 SUBMISSION #1234 \u2502\r\n\u2502 Form: Contact Form \u2502\r\n\u2502 Submitted: January 10, 2026 at 2:45 PM \u2502\r\n\u251c\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2524\r\n\u2502 \u2502\r\n\u2502 Name: John Smith \u2502\r\n\u2502 Email: john@example.com \u2502\r\n\u2502 Phone: (555) 123-4567 \u2502\r\n\u2502 Subject: Product Inquiry \u2502\r\n\u2502 Message: \u2502\r\n\u2502 Hi, I'm interested in learning more \u2502\r\n\u2502 about your services. Could you please \u2502\r\n\u2502 send me more information? \u2502\r\n\u2502 \u2502\r\n\u2502 [File attachment: document.pdf] \u2502\r\n\u2502 \u2502\r\n\u251c\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2524\r\n\u2502 [Star] [Mark Unread] [Delete] [Print] \u2502\r\n\u2514\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2518\r\n<\/pre>\nWhat’s Included<\/h3>\n\n- All field labels and values<\/li>\n
- Submission timestamp<\/li>\n
- Form name<\/li>\n
- File attachments (if any)<\/li>\n
- Submission ID<\/li>\n
- Status (read\/unread, starred)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Navigating Multiple Submissions<\/span><\/h2>\nPagination<\/h3>\n
For many submissions:<\/p>\n
\n- Navigate pages (1, 2, 3…)<\/li>\n
- Jump to specific page<\/li>\n
- Change entries per page (10, 25, 50, 100)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Quick Navigation<\/h3>\n\n- Previous\/Next buttons within detail view<\/li>\n
- Return to list button<\/li>\n
- Keyboard shortcuts (if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Finding Specific Submissions<\/span><\/h2>\nUsing Search<\/h3>\n\n- Find search box on submissions page<\/li>\n
- Enter search term (name, email, keyword)<\/li>\n
- Press Enter or click Search<\/li>\n
- Results show matching entries<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
What Search Finds<\/h3>\n\n- Names<\/li>\n
- Email addresses<\/li>\n
- Phone numbers<\/li>\n
- Message content<\/li>\n
- Any text field value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Search Examples<\/h3>\n\"john\" \u2192 All entries containing \"john\"\r\n\"@gmail.com\" \u2192 All Gmail submissions\r\n\"urgent\" \u2192 Messages mentioning \"urgent\"\r\n\"555-1234\" \u2192 Specific phone number\r\n<\/pre>\nUsing Filters<\/h3>\n
Filter by Form:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Click form filter dropdown<\/li>\n
- Select specific form<\/li>\n
- View only that form’s submissions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Filter by Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Select date filter<\/li>\n
- Choose range (Today, Last 7 days, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Or set custom date range<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Filter by Status:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- All submissions<\/li>\n
- Unread only<\/li>\n
- Read only<\/li>\n
- Starred only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Understanding Submission Status<\/span><\/h2>\nRead vs Unread<\/h3>\n\n- Unread:<\/strong> New, not yet opened<\/li>\n
- Read:<\/strong> Previously viewed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Opening a submission marks it as read automatically.<\/p>\n
Starred Submissions<\/h3>\n\n- Click star to flag important entries<\/li>\n
- Starred items are highlighted<\/li>\n
- Filter to see only starred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Changing Status<\/h3>\n\n- Click to toggle star on\/off<\/li>\n
- Mark as unread to review again later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Actions You Can Take<\/span><\/h2>\nOn Individual Submissions<\/h3>\n\n- View:<\/strong> See full details<\/li>\n
- Star\/Unstar:<\/strong> Flag as important<\/li>\n
- Mark Read\/Unread:<\/strong> Change status<\/li>\n
- Delete:<\/strong> Remove submission<\/li>\n
- Print:<\/strong> Printer-friendly view<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bulk Actions<\/h3>\n\n- Select multiple entries with checkboxes<\/li>\n
- Apply action to all selected<\/li>\n
- Delete multiple, mark read, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Export<\/h3>\n\n- Download submissions as CSV<\/li>\n
- Open in Excel or Google Sheets<\/li>\n
- Export filtered results or all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>File Attachments<\/span><\/h2>\nViewing Attachments<\/h3>\n\n- Open submission with file uploads<\/li>\n
- Attachments listed in detail view<\/li>\n
- Click to preview or download<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Downloading Files<\/h3>\n\n- Click download icon next to file<\/li>\n
- File saves to your computer<\/li>\n
- Multiple files download separately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Supported Preview<\/h3>\n\n- Images: Preview in browser<\/li>\n
- PDFs: View or download<\/li>\n
- Documents: Download to open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Common Questions<\/span><\/h2>\nHow often should I check submissions?<\/h3>\n
Depends on your volume and urgency:<\/p>\n
\n- High-priority forms:<\/strong> Multiple times daily<\/li>\n
- Standard contact forms:<\/strong> Once or twice daily<\/li>\n
- Low-volume forms:<\/strong> Weekly review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tip: Enable email notifications for time-sensitive forms.<\/p>\n
Can I get notified of new submissions?<\/h3>\n
Yes! Enable email notifications in form settings to receive an email each time someone submits.<\/p>\n
Are submissions backed up?<\/h3>\n
Submissions are stored in your WordPress database. Regular site backups include this data. You can also export to CSV for additional backup.<\/p>\n
Can others view submissions?<\/h3>\n
Only users with appropriate WordPress admin access can view submissions. Regular visitors cannot access this data.<\/p>\n
How long are submissions kept?<\/h3>\n
Indefinitely, unless you delete them. Consider periodic cleanup or export\/archive for older entries.<\/p>\n
What if I accidentally delete a submission?<\/h3>\n
Deleted submissions are typically permanent. Export\/backup before deleting if uncertain.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Tips for Efficient Review<\/span><\/h2>\nDaily Workflow<\/h3>\n\n- Go to Submissions<\/li>\n
- Filter to “Unread” only<\/li>\n
- Review each new entry<\/li>\n
- Star important ones for follow-up<\/li>\n
- All reviewed entries now marked “Read”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Processing Starred Items<\/h3>\n\n- Filter to “Starred” only<\/li>\n
- Work through flagged submissions<\/li>\n
- Take action (reply, call, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Unstar when complete<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Weekly Cleanup<\/h3>\n\n- Export last week’s submissions (backup)<\/li>\n
- Delete spam or test entries<\/li>\n
- Review starred items not yet processed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/span>Troubleshooting<\/span><\/h2>\nNo Submissions Showing<\/h3>\n\n- Check if form has been submitted (test it)<\/li>\n
- Verify you’re looking at the right form<\/li>\n
- Clear filters (might be filtering out entries)<\/li>\n
- Check date range isn’t excluding results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Missing Recent Submission<\/h3>\n\n- Refresh the page<\/li>\n
- Check spam\/test filters<\/li>\n
- Verify form submission succeeded<\/li>\n
- Check if another admin deleted it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Can’t Find Specific Entry<\/h3>\n\n- Clear all filters first<\/li>\n
- Search by name or email<\/li>\n
- Check different date ranges<\/li>\n
- Try partial search terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Slow Loading<\/h3>\n\n- Too many entries displayed<\/li>\n
- Reduce entries per page<\/li>\n
- Use filters to narrow results<\/li>\n
- Consider archiving old submissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Mobile Access<\/span><\/h2>\nViewing on Phone\/Tablet<\/h3>\n\n- Log into WordPress admin on mobile<\/li>\n
- Navigate to AFB \u2192 Submissions<\/li>\n
- Responsive design adjusts to screen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mobile Limitations<\/h3>\n\n- Smaller screen shows fewer columns<\/li>\n
- Some actions may require desktop<\/li>\n
- Export typically better on desktop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best for Quick Checks<\/h3>\n\n- View new submissions<\/li>\n
- Check urgent entries<\/li>\n
- Star for later follow-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Summary<\/span><\/h2>\nViewing form submissions in WordPress:<\/p>\n
\n- Access:<\/strong> AFB \u2192 Submissions in dashboard<\/li>\n
- Browse:<\/strong> Scroll through submission list<\/li>\n
- Click:<\/strong> Open individual entry for details<\/li>\n
- Search:<\/strong> Find specific submissions<\/li>\n
- Filter:<\/strong> By form, date, or status<\/li>\n
- Manage:<\/strong> Star, mark read, delete as needed<\/li>\n
- Export:<\/strong> Download for records or analysis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n