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title: "Sequence number"
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updated: 2026-09-28T06:23:24Z
published: 2026-09-28T06:23:24Z
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# Sequence number

## What is a sequence number?

A sequence number is a unique identification number that is automatically assigned to each form submission. The number is generated sequentially in the order that the forms are submitted. This helps you better identify, track, and organize form submissions.

## How to assign sequence numbers to a form

1. While editing your desired form in the **Form Builder,** select the **Advanced Options** button in the top menu on the right. ![Advanced Options button in the Form Builder top menu](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/14414093407501?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T07%3A19%3A35Z&se=2026-10-30T08%3A19%3A35Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=k1i6rpE18aQiaVSyTtFQfesv9H9nwplf8GQ1RVOMOQE%3D)
2. Select **Set Up Form**.
3. Check the box next to **Add Sequence Number to Form Results?**
4. Under **Starting Number**, enter the number you'd like the sequence to start from (the default is **1**).
5. Be sure to select **Save** once you're done configuring your sequence number.

![Add Sequence Number to Form Results setting in the Form Builder](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/14414281967629?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T07%3A19%3A35Z&se=2026-10-30T08%3A19%3A35Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=k1i6rpE18aQiaVSyTtFQfesv9H9nwplf8GQ1RVOMOQE%3D)

## Other ways to utilize sequence numbers

**With Reports:**

- You can reference the sequence number on your custom Adobe PDF (legacy) or custom Word templates using the following key: **sequenceNumber**

**With Display Masks:**

- You can also reference the sequence number in a [display mask](/fastfield/docs/display-masks) by using **[sequenceNumber]** to label your submissions for easier access.