# Start from a template

> Pick an industry-specific form template and customize it instead of building from scratch.

Caramel includes a library of industry-specific form templates. Use one as a starting point to save time and ensure you collect the right information for your use case.

## Browse templates

1. Go to `/business/:id/forms`.
2. Click **New Form**.
3. Select **Start from a template** (or look for a template picker option in the new-form dialog).
4. Browse or search the library. Templates are tagged by industry and form type (contact, registration, feedback, intake, and more).
5. Click a template to preview its fields and settings.
6. Click **Use this template** to open it in the editor.

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## Customize your template

Once the template is open in the editor, it behaves like any form you built from scratch:

- Add, remove, or reorder fields in the **Fields** tab.
- Update the headline and success message in the **General** tab.
- Adjust branding in the **Branding** tab.
- Map fields to customer records under **Customer Creation** in the **General** tab.

> **Tip** Rename the form immediately so it's easy to identify in your forms list. The template name is just a starting point.

## About the template library

The library contains templates across all major industries, including hospitality, retail, healthcare, professional services, education, fitness, real estate, and more. Each template is pre-built with the fields most commonly needed for that industry and form type.

Templates are in English by default. Field labels and copy can be edited directly in the **Fields** and **General** tabs.

## Next steps

- [Fields and conditional logic](fields-and-logic) — Customize fields, add logic, or split into steps.
- [Embed your form](embed-your-form) — Publish once you're happy with the template.
- [Create a form](create-a-form) — Build from scratch if no template fits.