Simple Question Types

Simple question types collect a single free-form value from the participant: either text or a number. They are the most straightforward question format and suit open-ended questions where a fixed set of options is not appropriate.

Text

The Text question type presents a single-line input field. Use it when you want participants to write a short, free-form answer.

Options

Option	Description
Required	When enabled, the participant must fill in the field before proceeding.
Size	Controls the visual width of the input: Small, Medium, or Large.
Min length	The minimum number of characters the participant must enter. Leave blank for no minimum.
Max length	The maximum number of characters allowed. Leave blank for no limit.

Notes

Text questions accept any characters. Min and max length constraints are enforced when the participant submits the question.

Number

The Number question type presents a numeric input field. Use it when the answer should be a specific quantity or measurement.

Options

Option	Description
Required	When enabled, the participant must fill in the field before proceeding.
Min value	The lowest number the participant may enter. Leave blank for no minimum.
Max value	The highest number the participant may enter. Leave blank for no limit.
Allow negative numbers	When enabled, negative values are accepted. Disabled by default.

Notes

• The input only accepts numeric characters. Non-numeric input is rejected.
• Min and max value constraints are enforced when the participant submits the question.
• If negative numbers are not allowed and the participant enters a negative value, they will be prompted to correct it.

Common behaviours

Both question types share the following:

• They can be given a condition that controls whether the question is shown, based on a participant’s earlier answers. See Conditional Questions.
• They have a code field, used to identify the question in exports and condition expressions.
• Question text supports rich text formatting.