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Short Text

The Short Text question type is used to collect brief, open-ended responses. It's ideal for collecting city names, designations, short feedback, or identifiers.

Short Text Question Example

When to Use​

Choose the Short Text input when:

  • You need a quick, one-line answer
  • The response should be specific but concise
  • You want to allow custom answers not covered in options

Customization Options​

You can customize the Short Text field with:

  • Question label and optional description
    • You can use basic formatting options like bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and links within the label and description.
  • Max Characters toggle to set a character limit
  • Placeholder Text to guide the response (e.g., “Type your answer here”)
  • Mandatory toggle to make the field required
  • Custom Proceed Button Text like “Continue” or “Submit”

Respondent Preview​

Respondents will see a single-line input area to type their response.

User Preview – Short Text Field

Looking to collect longer responses? Try the Long Text question type instead.

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