> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://formhug.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Labels & Messages

> Customize the default button labels and system messages shown in your form

Labels & Messages let you replace the default text in your form with wording that fits your tone and language.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/formhug-8bc4ebd1/G9oY8IClAvYHkhzC/images/basic-features/form-settings-labels-messages.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=G9oY8IClAvYHkhzC&q=85&s=9aa61c878bcafd7ba764d8815ab479cc" alt="FormHug labels and messages settings" width="2414" height="1196" data-path="images/basic-features/form-settings-labels-messages.jpg" />

Custom wording is useful for branded <a href="https://formhug.ai/registration-form" target="_blank">registration forms</a>, surveys, quizzes, and embedded lead forms where the call to action should match your audience.

## What You Can Customize

| Label / Message        | Default text                    | When shown                                       |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Submit button**      | Submit                          | The final submit button                          |
| **Start filling**      | Start                           | The button to begin filling the form             |
| **Password protected** | This form is password protected | When the form requires a password                |
| **Form closed**        | This form is closed             | When the form is no longer accepting submissions |

## How to Customize

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Go to your form → **Settings → Labels & Messages**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the text">
    Locate the label or message you want to change.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your text">
    Type your custom wording in the field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Changes apply to the live form immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Match your brand voice. If your brand is casual, write "Let's go!" instead of "Submit".
</Tip>

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