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Web Standard: Thank You Page

Definition

A page that users get when they submit a form that thanks them for their input or request.

Content Requirements

  • For every form, there should be a follow-up page thanking the reader for submitting the information and offering links to continue browsing.
  • At a minimum, in the main body of the page, offer a link to the area’s homepage.
  • In Drupal WebCMS, this page is automatically created with the Contact Us Form.  You can modify if needed.

Examples

The Thank You page generated after submitting a comment to the New Bedford Harbor site in Drupal Web CMS.  It links back to the Contact Us form.
A form-generated Thank You page in Drupal WebCMS

About this Standard

All EPA public web content must adhere to the EPA Web Standards, the U.S. Web Design System guidelines, and the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act.

Original effective date: 01/01/2004
Last approved on: 02/12/2020
Web Council review by: 02/12/2023 (or earlier if deemed necessary by the Web Council)