# Using the Forms Gramplet **URL:** \ **Category:** User Manual\ **Created:** [August 13, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839 "2026-08-13T01:02:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KE5WCT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c68b51/32.png) [@KE5WCT](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/KE5WCT)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/1 "2026-08-13T01:02:35Z")
I am new to Gramps as well as the Forms gramplet. When using the forms, I have not been able to find any was to add census information into the heading page . I am only able to add info into the details. Is that something that will come later or am I missing something?? Thanks Mile ---
**Author:** ![jacrider](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5a626/32.png) [@jacrider](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/jacrider)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/2 "2026-08-13T01:32:15Z")
In my experience it depends on the census definition. I am able to add heading information for all U.S. federal census forms, but not for some state census forms. I have no experience with non-U.S. forms, so I would have to look at the definitions to determine whether heading information is included for them. Allen Crider ---
**Author:** ![comeng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@comeng](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/comeng)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 6:19am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/3 "2026-08-13T06:19:51Z")
Mile In order to be able to help you it would be beneficial if you could exactly which Census you are trying to import data into. Although there are standard Forms they might not exactly fit what you want and mine are heavily customised. phil ---
**Author:** ![KE5WCT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c68b51/32.png) [@KE5WCT](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/KE5WCT)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/4 "2026-08-13T12:44:24Z")
I am running linux zorin 18.1 with gramps 6.0.8 and just recently added the form graplet. Right now I am only working with us census records, specifically the 1850 census. I used the attribute of US1950 in the source, All of the us census are the same, with the attribute set according to the year. Anything Missing? Mke ---
**Author:** ![comeng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@comeng](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/comeng)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/5 "2026-08-13T15:19:12Z")
Attached 4 images 01 The setting up of the source 02 The Detail Page 03 The Heading Page 04 The Gallery Can you identify which of these is giving you the problem assuming you have used the pre-installed 1850 US Census phil ![02_1850 US Census Details](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/gramps/original/2X/3/3e10919c79eafab67c8e534a243c5afe6ea6e09a.png) ![03_1850 US Census Headings](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/gramps/original/2X/b/bd6372c05c9e8f762c961f12a42d0874cf0ccb7e.png) ![04_1850 US Census Gallery](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/gramps/original/2X/e/e778fcc7e1a793178d26fe2608871b711156b483.png) ![01_1850 US Census Configuring Source](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/gramps/original/2X/c/c8c868343b08ccd0f5022896e95dc516424f94dc.png) ---
**Author:** ![KE5WCT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c68b51/32.png) [@KE5WCT](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/KE5WCT)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/6 "2026-08-13T16:26:06Z")
Yes those are the exact images I get when I edit or add a census, such as the US, Census, 1950. It’s the heading tab that I have a problem with. The heading tab reveals that titles of the heading items line by line but I am unable to edit any of the line items, to reflect the data from census page that I am working from. That is my current issue. Adding/Editing people into the census for is great, I think the heading data is also important. How do I edit the heading’s?? Mike ---
**Author:** ![jacrider](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5a626/32.png) [@jacrider](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/jacrider)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/7 "2026-08-13T16:57:02Z")
You may be clicking too far to the left. For each key in the heading, you must click to the right of the longest key on the same line as the key you want to edit. I’ve learned to be careful with the 1950 census because the longest key (Incorporated place or township) is much longer than the other keys and it is easy to click too far to the left on the other keys. The best way to judge is to be sure to click directly below the “Value” column heading for each key. Allen ---
**Author:** ![comeng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@comeng](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/comeng)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/8 "2026-08-13T17:02:00Z")
Think I understand so looking at my example Headings Key Value NARA Publication 1234 The text under the heading Key is not editable within the Form You just enter Data under the heading Value by selecting with a single left click anywhere to the right of built in text To edit the available Key Field you have to do this by editing the .xml file .local/share/gramps/gramps60/plugins/Form/form\_us.xml please make a copy of this file before you try modifying And/or you could put your personal version of the the census into the custom.xml file. Hope this helps You need to play around with this before you commit to lots of work on your tree suggest you create a sample/test tree phil ---
**Author:** ![KE5WCT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c68b51/32.png) [@KE5WCT](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/KE5WCT)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/9 "2026-08-13T17:47:17Z")
WOW! I would never have thought of that. I normally click at the right edge of a lable to access the input slot, but trying this, I have to click at the very far right of the whole display area for each line. But regardless, It is working now. Thanks for the help. Have a great week end!! Mike ---
**Author:** ![comeng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@comeng](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/comeng)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/10 "2026-08-13T18:08:02Z")
I try to aim to click somewhere below the “al” in value to be sure. also you need to click to select the correct key and then again to open for editing phil ---
**Author:** ![KE5WCT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c68b51/32.png) [@KE5WCT](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/KE5WCT)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839/11 "2026-08-13T21:08:21Z")
Thank you, everything is working perfectly now that my hat band has been loosened! You have been a great help to an old man. Have a great weekend Mike ---
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