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Document Generation → Update Form Fields

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Summary

Update form fields for a DocuSign template or envelope

Inputs

  • authentication — Authentication method (OAuth2 or JWT Service Integration)
  • category — API category to work with (e.g., templates, envelopes)
  • accountId (required) — DocuSign Account ID (GUID)
  • envelopeId (required) — ID of the envelope or template to update
  • requestBody (required) — JSON payload containing the form field definitions to apply

Output shape

JSON object confirming the update, containing the updated form field definitions

The response may include the updated fields; errors are signaled via HTTP status codes.

Examples

Example 1: Add a text field to a template

Set authentication to OAuth2, category to templates, provide accountId and templateId (envelopeId), and supply requestBody with the new field definition.

Example 2: Modify form fields on an active envelope

Choose authentication method, set category to envelopes, specify accountId and envelopeId, and send requestBody with updated field configurations.

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