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To do this, you can create"," ",e.jsx("u",{children:"branching"}),", so the user is routed to different sections of the form based on their answers."]})]}),e.jsx(s,{order:4,mt:"lg",children:"What is the benefit of using branching?"}),e.jsxs(r,{gap:"xs",mb:"lg",children:[e.jsx(t,{mb:"sm",children:"Form branching is particularly useful when working with long and complex forms, to ensure the form respondent only needs to respond to questions that are relevant to them."}),e.jsx(t,{mb:"sm",children:"For example, you may have a Time Off Request form that requires the user to enter additional information or attach a medical certificate, when they are taking sick leave."}),e.jsx(t,{mb:"sm",children:"Another reason you may want to use branching is when multiple people need to enter information into the form. For example, you may want an Employee and their Line Manager to complete a Performance Review form."})]}),e.jsx(s,{order:4,mt:"lg",children:"How to add branching to your form"}),e.jsxs(r,{gap:"xs",mb:"lg",children:[e.jsx(t,{mb:"sm",children:"Follow these easy steps (or watch the video below):"}),e.jsxs(o,{type:"ordered",children:[e.jsx(o.Item,{children:"First add a 'multiple choice' or 'dropdown' question to your form."}),e.jsxs(o.Item,{children:["Add ",e.jsx("u",{children:"two"})," new sections to your form and give each section a title (e.g 'Employee questions' and 'Line Manager questions'). 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