About Offline Experiences

In today's exceedingly connected world, it can be easy to forget that having access to the internet isn't always possible. However, Appian knows that many organizations face this struggle daily. Whether it is performing an inspection in a remote location or checking in at an off-the-grid site, we know how important it can be for users to retain a seamless Appian experience, even when offline.

When you configure offline experiences, users can access some of Appian's most powerful functionality whether they're online or not. Rich forms with cascading dropdown lists, wizards, conditional content, and validations all work offline. Data syncs automatically when connectivity returns, and pending forms submit without any user action.

Users get their work done while disconnected using offline forms, which are offline-enabled interfaces configured as site actions or tasks. Users access these forms through the Appian Mobile or Appian for Windows app. To ensure these forms work as expected, you must follow specific design guidelines when building them.

This documentation helps you design offline experiences by explaining:

• How offline experiences work.
• How to enable offline forms.
• How to design interfaces for offline use.
• How to test offline forms.

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