# Build a Form

Task type elements in a process require screens to collect user input and save it in variables. These variables can then be used later in a request of the process. Follow the steps below to learn how to create a new screen.

## Create a New Screen  

Watch our interactive tour below to learn how to create a new screen for using in your processes. 

{% embed url="<https://demos.processmaker.com/demo/X4zWfWqWESsfGRKjBOETc>" %}

## Add Screen Controls

Watch our interactive tour below to learn how to add controls to a screen.&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://demos.processmaker.com/demo/KQ82oLeSWVJlNTVYcXJ1a>" %}

To add additional controls to a screen, follow one of the following links:

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