Quick Start
This page will help you get oriented with the CSS API reference. The CSS API is a set of native CSS custom properties shared across the Gravity Forms ecosystem, and this site documents what is available and how it is organized.
Before You Start
The CSS API is available when using the Orbital form theme. You can select it in Forms > Settings or per-form via the Gravity Forms block. If you want to configure themes from the block editor without writing code, see Form Themes & Style Settings.
For a broader introduction to the framework and how it all fits together, check out the Theme Framework Introduction.
Using This Reference
The sidebar organizes the CSS API into the following sections:
- Base - Global base properties including colors, typography, layout, icons, transitions, and borders
- Controls - Properties for buttons, choice inputs, select dropdowns, and other form controls
- Fields - Properties specific to field types like date, list, page, signature, and more
- Form - Properties for form-level elements like spinners and validation messages
- Utility Classes - Foundation utilities and field grid classes
Each page documents the available custom properties with their names, descriptions, and default values.
Learn More
- Theme Framework Introduction - Overview of the framework and its goals
- Core Concepts - Architecture and key concepts behind the framework
- Quick Start Guide - Getting started with the Theme Framework
- CSS API - An intro to how custom properties work
- Design & Layout - User guides for form design, CSS selectors, and examples
- Form Themes & Style Settings - No-code theme configuration via the block editor
- Styling Your Forms with Orbital - Video walkthrough of customization techniques
- Theme Framework FAQ - Common questions answered