Tab-order in sub-forms

Hello,
I have a problem to define tab-order in sub-forms. I am using the instance manager (addinstansces) to generate subforms (dynamic), but have problems to define the tab's to go horizontal and not top-down. I.e. if I have defined 3 subforms with ID: 1, 2, 3, and the text fields name and address the orders will go from ID:1, name:1, address:1, etc. My wish is to go from name:1, name:2, name:3, address:1, address:2 etc
Any help out there?

Hi Rebecca,
By tabs do you mean the form fields? If yes, then you can simply rearrange them by repositioning the other fields using mouse.
However, the e-mails that are received on submission of the forms show the original sequence of the fields.
Regards,
Neha

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