Title: Visual Form Builder &#8211; Custom Validation Messages
Author: Matthew Muro
Published: <strong>අප්‍රේල් 16, 2013</strong>
Last modified: ජනවාරි 28, 2014

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It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when
used with more recent versions of WordPress.

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# Visual Form Builder – Custom Validation Messages

 By [Matthew Muro](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mmuro/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/vfb-custom-validation-messages.1.2.zip)

 * [Details](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/vfb-custom-validation-messages/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/vfb-custom-validation-messages/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/vfb-custom-validation-messages/#installation)
 * [Development](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/vfb-custom-validation-messages/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vfb-custom-validation-messages/)

## Description

Customize the default jQuery validation messages for all [Visual Form Builder](https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/visual-form-builder/)
or [Visual Form Builder Pro](http://vfb.matthewmuro.com) forms.

Change messages like “This field is required.” and “Please enter a valid email address.”
to any text you want. This is a great plugin for those international users who would
like to translate these messages to their own language.

## Screenshots

 * [[
 * Settings page

## Installation

 1. Go to Plugins > Add New
 2. Click the Upload link
 3. Click Browse and locate the `vfb-custom-validation-messages.x.x.zip` file
 4. Click Install Now
 5. After WordPress installs, click on the Activate Plugin link
 6. Go to the `Visual Form Builder > Validation Messages` menu

## FAQ

  How do I customize the messages for each form?

The plugin will customize the default messages for **all** forms.

If you require customizations on a _per form_ basis, you will need to customize 
the validation method yourself. Please [follow this tutorial](http://vfbpro.com/2012/05/08/adding-custom-jquery-validation-to-your-form/)
for tips.

  What are the {0} and {1} placeholders?

These are special keys within certain validation messages that will display a number.
When indicated, you should ensure your message includes the placeholders.

## Reviews

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[could not found at the admin panel](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/could-not-found-at-the-admin-panel/)󠁿

 [cshevchuk](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cshevchuk/) පෙබරවාරි 7, 2017

could not found at the admin panel

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Love this add-on! Does exactly what it says.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/love-this-add-on-does-exactly-what-it-says/)󠁿

 [Bre5454](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bre5454/) පෙබරවාරි 7, 2017

Love this add-on! Does exactly what it says. And FREE!

 [ Read all 4 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vfb-custom-validation-messages/reviews/)

## Contributors & Developers

“Visual Form Builder – Custom Validation Messages” is open source software. The 
following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Matthew Muro ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mmuro/)

[Translate “Visual Form Builder – Custom Validation Messages” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/vfb-custom-validation-messages)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vfb-custom-validation-messages/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/vfb-custom-validation-messages/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/vfb-custom-validation-messages/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/vfb-custom-validation-messages/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

**Version 1.2 – Jan 28, 2014**

 * Add rangelength, minlength, and maxlength (Pro only)
 * Remove call to screen options icon

**Version 1.1 – Apr 18, 2013**

 * Only print script if jQuery Validation plugin has been output on page

**Version 1.0 – April 16, 2013**

 * Plugin launch!

## Meta

 *  Version **1.2**
 *  Last updated **වසර 12ක් ago**
 *  Active installations **200+**
 *  WordPress version ** 3.5.1 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **3.7.41**
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/vfb-custom-validation-messages/)
 * Tags
 * [contact form](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/contact-form/)[form builder](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/form-builder/)
   [forms](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/forms/)[jquery validation](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/jquery-validation/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://si.wordpress.org/plugins/vfb-custom-validation-messages/advanced/)

## Ratings

 4 out of 5 stars.

 *  [  3 5-star reviews     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vfb-custom-validation-messages/reviews/?filter=5)
 *  [  0 4-star reviews     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vfb-custom-validation-messages/reviews/?filter=4)
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 *  [  1 1-star review     ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vfb-custom-validation-messages/reviews/?filter=1)

[Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vfb-custom-validation-messages/reviews/#new-post)

[See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vfb-custom-validation-messages/reviews/)

## Contributors

 *   [ Matthew Muro ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mmuro/)

## Support

Got something to say? Need help?

 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/vfb-custom-validation-messages/)

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