# Abstract Form

## Overview

When creating a form, one must always select a layout type. An **Abstract** (No UI) layout can be used to create a base form, from which other forms can inherit. The benefit of having a base form be Abstract, is to allow child forms to implement any UI, while still inheriting the properties and event bindings, as well as logic from the Abstract parent.

## Quick Start

When creating a form, select the form type option **Abstract** (No UI) in the [New Form Wizard](/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/new-form-wizard.md). Then you may set form properties and event handlers, as well as implement logic to be inherited as you please.

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For more information on creating an Abstract Base Form see the guide on [**Form Inheritance**](/guides/develop/application-design/forms/form-inheritance.md).
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