I am working with a client on converting all of their old InfoPath forms into Nintex Forms and recently ran into an odd issue. On the list that had an InfoPath form, I created a new Nintex form and published the Nintex form. I assumed that the Nintex form would take over and appear as the list item form after publish. However, this was not the case. Instead, the InfoPath form persisted.
The resolution was a simple update to the List Settings (NOTE: You must be in Internet Explorer for this solution):
1. Navigate to List Settings
2. Click on Form Settings under the General Settings section
3. In the Form Options section, selectUse the default SharePoint form (Optionally, you can choose to Delete the InfoPath Form from the server)
And that’s it! Save your changes and then navigate back to your list. Make sure your Nintex form is published and add a New Item. You should now see your Nintex form.
One thing to note:If you are in IE and see the following message when you navigate to Form Settings, instead of the Form Options as shown above, you need to add your website to IE’s Compatibility View.
If you see this message instead of Form Options…
1. Click on the IE gear at the top right of your browser and then select Compatibility View Settings from the menu
Your website should automatically populate into the “Add this website” field.
2. Click Add
Your website should now be listed under “Websites you’ve added to Compatibility View”.
3. Click Close
NOTE: This solution works for SharePoint 2010, 2013, and 2016.
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FAQs
Replace a Stubborn InfoPath Form with a Nintex Form
- Navigate to List Settings.
- Click on Form Settings under the General Settings section.
- In the Form Options section, select Use the default SharePoint form (Optionally, you can choose to Delete the InfoPath Form from the server)
Choose the best replacement for InfoPath
Microsoft has retired InfoPath forms, and will discontinue mainstream support for the InfoPath 2013 desktop application and InfoPath Forms Services for SharePoint Server in 2021. It's time to convert your digital forms — and Nintex is the perfect InfoPath alternative.
How much longer will InfoPath forms work on Office 365? ›
By now you know that InfoPath is deprecated technology set to officially retire in July 2026.
Is InfoPath being discontinued? ›
In 2014, we shared that InfoPath 2013 would be the last release version, and we shifted to more modern solutions for form building and distribution, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Forms. In alignment with this move, in 2026 we'll also be retiring the InfoPath Forms Services in SharePoint Online.
How do I edit an existing InfoPath form in SharePoint? ›
Editing an Infopath form in SharePoint Online is a relatively straightforward process. First, open the form library where the form is stored and click on the name of the form. This will open the form in the Infopath Designer. From here, the form can be edited by adding, removing, or modifying elements.
What is Nintex forms? ›
Nintex Forms are a Microsoft SharePoint tool primarily used for collecting and validating user input into SharePoint lists and Nintex Workflows. The Software Development Kit (SDK) will look at the purpose of the forms, how forms are designed, stored, and rendered in SharePoint.
Can we migrate InfoPath forms to SharePoint online? ›
InfoPath is a legacy technology that was initially introduced in 2013. InfoPath in SharePoint Online is no longer supported by Microsoft. If you are planning a migration to SharePoint Online, you must modernize InfoPath as part of the effort.
What is the timeout for InfoPath form in SharePoint? ›
When utilizing InfoPath with SharePoint Online in Office 365, default data connection timeout is 10,000 milliseconds, maximum data connection timeout is 20,000 milliseconds. These Timeouts cannot be increased in SharePoint Online.
How do I open an old InfoPath form? ›
Open the InfoPath Designer, and then click Open on the File tab. In the Open in Design Mode dialog box, navigate to the project folder where the InfoPath Toolkit form template project is saved. Click the file that is named manifest. xsf, and then click Open.
Is PowerApps replacing InfoPath? ›
Should Power Apps by Our InfoPath Replacement? Although you still have a few years to use InfoPath, the app will no longer be supported after 2026. You can still use InfoPath until then, of course, but the sooner you begin moving to its replacement, Power Apps, the better.
The retirement of InfoPath has left users with an outdated tool that is no longer supported or updated. This poses a significant risk as security vulnerabilities can be exploited. In contrast, PowerApps is continually improved and updated by Microsoft, providing a more secure environment for your data.
Is SharePoint designer going away? ›
SharePoint Designer 2013 is deprecated but will remain supported with SharePoint Server Subscription Edition until July 14, 2026. After that date, SharePoint Designer 2013 will no longer be supported.
How do I enable Nintex forms? ›
In the Web Applications ribbon, click Manage Features. The Manage Web Application Features dialog box appears. In the Nintex Forms section, click Activate. After a short delay, the dialog box refreshes and the status is "Active."
How do I create a new Nintex form? ›
Step 3 : Create a form
- Step 1 : Install the app.
- Step 2 : Create the list and columns for the form.
- Step 3 : Create a form.
- Step 4 : Publish the form.
Create an InfoPath Form
- Open SharePoint and find the library or list where you want to create the form. ...
- Choosing a template – Now that you've arrived, you'll need to choose a template for your InfoPath form. ...
- Adding fields and controls – Once you've picked a template, InfoPath will open with a blank form.
